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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,798.42, 383,369.24 and 122,478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,798.42, 383,369.24 and 122,478.90 is: 183,561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,798.42 : 383,369.24 = 122,478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,798.42/383,369.24 = 122,478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,798.42x = 383,369.24 × 122,478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,798.42x = 46,954,642,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,954,642,809.04/255,798.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,561.11

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