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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,065.40, 382,598.10 and 209,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,065.40, 382,598.10 and 209,964.60 is: 314,946.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,065.40 : 382,598.10 = 209,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,065.40/382,598.10 = 209,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,065.40x = 382,598.10 × 209,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,065.40x = 80,332,057,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,332,057,027.26/255,065.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,946.90

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