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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,972.80, 383,959.20 and 162,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,972.80, 383,959.20 and 162,891.20 is: 244,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,972.80 : 383,959.20 = 162,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,972.80/383,959.20 = 162,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,972.80x = 383,959.20 × 162,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,972.80x = 62,543,574,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,543,574,839.04/255,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,336.80

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