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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,991.40, 384,158.50 and 106,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,991.40, 384,158.50 and 106,231.84 is: 159,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,991.40 : 384,158.50 = 106,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,991.40/384,158.50 = 106,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,991.40x = 384,158.50 × 106,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,991.40x = 40,809,864,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,809,864,306.64/255,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,418.89

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