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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,919.78, 383,715.24 and 106,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,919.78, 383,715.24 and 106,263.40 is: 159,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,919.78 : 383,715.24 = 106,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,919.78/383,715.24 = 106,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,919.78x = 383,715.24 × 106,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,919.78x = 40,774,886,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,774,886,034.22/255,919.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,326.83

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