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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,901.16, 383,687.51 and 106,244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,901.16, 383,687.51 and 106,244.75 is: 159,298.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,901.16 : 383,687.51 = 106,244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,901.16/383,687.51 = 106,244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,901.16x = 383,687.51 × 106,244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,901.16x = 40,764,781,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,764,781,128.41/255,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,298.93

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