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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,751.99, 383,629.91 and 113,558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,751.99, 383,629.91 and 113,558.99 is: 170,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,751.99 : 383,629.91 = 113,558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,751.99/383,629.91 = 113,558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,751.99x = 383,629.91 × 113,558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,751.99x = 43,564,622,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,564,622,627.45/255,751.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,339.33

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