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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,801.69, 383,707.40 and 87,360.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,801.69, 383,707.40 and 87,360.57 is: 131,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,801.69 : 383,707.40 = 87,360.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,801.69/383,707.40 = 87,360.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,801.69x = 383,707.40 × 87,360.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,801.69x = 33,520,896,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520,896,740.42/255,801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,042.51

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