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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,723.39, 383,571.17 and 78,230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,723.39, 383,571.17 and 78,230.39 is: 117,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,723.39 : 383,571.17 = 78,230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,723.39/383,571.17 = 78,230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,723.39x = 383,571.17 × 78,230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,723.39x = 30,006,919,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,006,919,912.85/255,723.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,341.32

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