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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,979.08, 383,942.70 and 69,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,979.08, 383,942.70 and 69,009.48 is: 103,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,979.08 : 383,942.70 = 69,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,979.08/383,942.70 = 69,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,979.08x = 383,942.70 × 69,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,979.08x = 26,495,686,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,495,686,076.80/255,979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,507.23

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