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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,096.80, 382,645.20 and 223,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,096.80, 382,645.20 and 223,992.80 is: 335,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,096.80 : 382,645.20 = 223,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,096.80/382,645.20 = 223,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,096.80x = 382,645.20 × 223,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,096.80x = 85,709,769,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,709,769,754.56/255,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,989.20

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