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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,727.39, 383,577.21 and 78,234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,727.39, 383,577.21 and 78,234.42 is: 117,347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,727.39 : 383,577.21 = 78,234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,727.39/383,577.21 = 78,234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,727.39x = 383,577.21 × 78,234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,727.39x = 30,008,940,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008,940,549.57/255,727.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,347.39

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