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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,641.76, 383,328.33 and 113,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,641.76, 383,328.33 and 113,425.44 is: 170,078.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,641.76 : 383,328.33 = 113,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,641.76/383,328.33 = 113,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,641.76x = 383,328.33 × 113,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,641.76x = 43,479,184,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,479,184,494.72/255,641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,078.57

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