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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,792.66, 383,360.63 and 122,473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,792.66, 383,360.63 and 122,473.14 is: 183,552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,792.66 : 383,360.63 = 122,473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,792.66/383,360.63 = 122,473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,792.66x = 383,360.63 × 122,473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,792.66x = 46,951,379,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,951,379,496.11/255,792.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,552.49

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