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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,866.99, 383,795.25 and 113,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,866.99, 383,795.25 and 113,673.72 is: 170,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,866.99 : 383,795.25 = 113,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,866.99/383,795.25 = 113,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,866.99x = 383,795.25 × 113,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,866.99x = 43,627,432,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,627,432,257.97/255,866.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,508.25

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