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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,984.62, 383,933.16 and 68,952.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,984.62, 383,933.16 and 68,952.38 is: 103,416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,984.62 : 383,933.16 = 68,952.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,984.62/383,933.16 = 68,952.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,984.62x = 383,933.16 × 68,952.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,984.62x = 26,473,105,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,473,105,142.92/255,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,416.78

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