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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,912.75, 383,869.13 and 68,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,912.75, 383,869.13 and 68,924.25 is: 103,386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,912.75 : 383,869.13 = 68,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,912.75/383,869.13 = 68,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,912.75x = 383,869.13 × 68,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,912.75x = 26,457,891,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,457,891,538.78/255,912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,386.38

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