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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,674.35, 383,511.43 and 78,181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,674.35, 383,511.43 and 78,181.35 is: 117,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,674.35 : 383,511.43 = 78,181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,674.35/383,511.43 = 78,181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,674.35x = 383,511.43 × 78,181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,674.35x = 29,983,441,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,983,441,337.83/255,674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,272.00

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