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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,904.17, 383,691.99 and 106,247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,904.17, 383,691.99 and 106,247.76 is: 159,303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,904.17 : 383,691.99 = 106,247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,904.17/383,691.99 = 106,247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,904.17x = 383,691.99 × 106,247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,904.17x = 40,766,414,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,766,414,467.44/255,904.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,303.44

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