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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,085.20, 382,627.80 and 239,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,085.20, 382,627.80 and 239,338.80 is: 359,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,085.20 : 382,627.80 = 239,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,085.20/382,627.80 = 239,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,085.20x = 382,627.80 × 239,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,085.20x = 91,577,678,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,577,678,498.64/255,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,008.20

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