Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,853.36, 383,780.04 and 68,860
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 255,853.36, 383,780.04 and 68,860 is: 103,290
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,853.36 : 383,780.04 = 68,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,853.36/383,780.04 = 68,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,853.36x = 383,780.04 × 68,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,853.36x = 26,427,093,554.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,427,093,554.40/255,853.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,290
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