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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,717.63, 383,493.45 and 120,760.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,717.63, 383,493.45 and 120,760.83 is: 181,102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,717.63 : 383,493.45 = 120,760.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,717.63/383,493.45 = 120,760.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,717.63x = 383,493.45 × 120,760.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,717.63x = 46,310,987,321.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,310,987,321.56/255,717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,102.05

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