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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,920.78, 383,716.74 and 106,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,920.78, 383,716.74 and 106,264.40 is: 159,328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,920.78 : 383,716.74 = 106,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,920.78/383,716.74 = 106,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,920.78x = 383,716.74 × 106,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,920.78x = 40,775,429,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,775,429,146.06/255,920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,328.32

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