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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,805.80, 383,708.40 and 68,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,805.80, 383,708.40 and 68,817.28 is: 103,225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,805.80 : 383,708.40 = 68,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,805.80/383,708.40 = 68,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,805.80x = 383,708.40 × 68,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,805.80x = 26,405,768,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405,768,401.15/255,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,225.84

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