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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,789.16, 383,567.10 and 122,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,789.16, 383,567.10 and 122,732.08 is: 184,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,789.16 : 383,567.10 = 122,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,789.16/383,567.10 = 122,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,789.16x = 383,567.10 × 122,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,789.16x = 47,075,986,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,075,986,583.41/255,789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,042.15

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