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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,891.34, 383,322.97 and 127,420.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,891.34, 383,322.97 and 127,420.58 is: 190,874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,891.34 : 383,322.97 = 127,420.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,891.34/383,322.97 = 127,420.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,891.34x = 383,322.97 × 127,420.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,891.34x = 48,843,234,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,843,234,527.62/255,891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,874.90

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