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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,779.80, 383,669.70 and 78,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,779.80, 383,669.70 and 78,287.20 is: 117,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,779.80 : 383,669.70 = 78,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,779.80/383,669.70 = 78,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,779.80x = 383,669.70 × 78,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,779.80x = 30,036,426,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,036,426,537.84/255,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,430.80

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