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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,806.80, 383,709.90 and 68,818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,806.80, 383,709.90 and 68,818.28 is: 103,227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,806.80 : 383,709.90 = 68,818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,806.80/383,709.90 = 68,818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,806.80x = 383,709.90 × 68,818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,806.80x = 26,406,255,336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406,255,336.97/255,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,227.34

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