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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,797.91, 383,368.50 and 122,478.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,797.91, 383,368.50 and 122,478.39 is: 183,560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,797.91 : 383,368.50 = 122,478.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,797.91/383,368.50 = 122,478.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,797.91x = 383,368.50 × 122,478.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,797.91x = 46,954,356,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,954,356,656.72/255,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,560.36

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