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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,909.68, 383,700.24 and 106,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,909.68, 383,700.24 and 106,253.28 is: 159,311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,909.68 : 383,700.24 = 106,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,909.68/383,700.24 = 106,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,909.68x = 383,700.24 × 106,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,909.68x = 40,769,409,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,769,409,036.79/255,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,311.71

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