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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,984.13, 383,932.44 and 68,951.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,984.13, 383,932.44 and 68,951.89 is: 103,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,984.13 : 383,932.44 = 68,951.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,984.13/383,932.44 = 68,951.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,984.13x = 383,932.44 × 68,951.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,984.13x = 26,472,867,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472,867,370.31/255,984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,416.05

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