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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,934.48, 383,540.86 and 120,854.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,934.48, 383,540.86 and 120,854.42 is: 181,111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,934.48 : 383,540.86 = 120,854.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,934.48/383,540.86 = 120,854.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,934.48x = 383,540.86 × 120,854.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,934.48x = 46,352,608,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352,608,181.60/255,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,111.23

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