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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,832.29, 383,749.34 and 78,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,832.29, 383,749.34 and 78,338.52 is: 117,508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,832.29 : 383,749.34 = 78,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,832.29/383,749.34 = 78,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,832.29x = 383,749.34 × 78,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,832.29x = 30,062,354,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,062,354,954.88/255,832.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,508.06

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