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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,706.18, 383,764.71 and 115,477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,706.18, 383,764.71 and 115,477.06 is: 173,308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,706.18 : 383,764.71 = 115,477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,706.18/383,764.71 = 115,477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,706.18x = 383,764.71 × 115,477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,706.18x = 44,316,020,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,316,020,442.55/255,706.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,308.37

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