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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,920.33, 383,936.66 and 78,440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,920.33, 383,936.66 and 78,440.69 is: 117,678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,920.33 : 383,936.66 = 78,440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,920.33/383,936.66 = 78,440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,920.33x = 383,936.66 × 78,440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,920.33x = 30,116,256,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,116,256,134.49/255,920.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,678.25

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