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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,750.40, 383,625.60 and 68,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,750.40, 383,625.60 and 68,780.80 is: 103,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,750.40 : 383,625.60 = 68,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,750.40/383,625.60 = 68,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,750.40x = 383,625.60 × 68,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,750.40x = 26,386,075,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,386,075,668.48/255,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,171.20

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