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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,790.28, 383,720.43 and 87,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,790.28, 383,720.43 and 87,265.36 is: 130,909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,790.28 : 383,720.43 = 87,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,790.28/383,720.43 = 87,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,790.28x = 383,720.43 × 87,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,790.28x = 33,485,501,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,485,501,463.30/255,790.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,909.98

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