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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,983.62, 383,931.67 and 68,951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,983.62, 383,931.67 and 68,951.38 is: 103,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,983.62 : 383,931.67 = 68,951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,983.62/383,931.67 = 68,951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,983.62x = 383,931.67 × 68,951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,983.62x = 26,472,618,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472,618,472.20/255,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,415.28

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