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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,898.64, 383,893.32 and 123,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,898.64, 383,893.32 and 123,019.76 is: 184,551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,898.64 : 383,893.32 = 123,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,898.64/383,893.32 = 123,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,898.64x = 383,893.32 × 123,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,898.64x = 47,226,464,092.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,226,464,092.00/255,898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,551.45

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