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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,834.29, 383,752.34 and 78,340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,834.29, 383,752.34 and 78,340.52 is: 117,511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,834.29 : 383,752.34 = 78,340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,834.29/383,752.34 = 78,340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,834.29x = 383,752.34 × 78,340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,834.29x = 30,063,357,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,063,357,866.82/255,834.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,511.06

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