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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,095.80, 382,643.70 and 223,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,095.80, 382,643.70 and 223,991.80 is: 335,987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,095.80 : 382,643.70 = 223,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,095.80/382,643.70 = 223,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,095.80x = 382,643.70 × 223,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,095.80x = 85,709,051,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,709,051,121.66/255,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,987.70

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