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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,817.44, 383,562.09 and 106,161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,817.44, 383,562.09 and 106,161.03 is: 159,173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,817.44 : 383,562.09 = 106,161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,817.44/383,562.09 = 106,161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,817.44x = 383,562.09 × 106,161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,817.44x = 40,719,346,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,719,346,543.35/255,817.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,173.46

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