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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,660.20, 383,486.70 and 115,418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,660.20, 383,486.70 and 115,418.60 is: 173,126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,660.20 : 383,486.70 = 115,418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,660.20/383,486.70 = 115,418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,660.20x = 383,486.70 × 115,418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,660.20x = 44,261,498,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261,498,032.62/255,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,126.27

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