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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,111.80, 382,667.70 and 224,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,111.80, 382,667.70 and 224,007.80 is: 336,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,111.80 : 382,667.70 = 224,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,111.80/382,667.70 = 224,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,111.80x = 382,667.70 × 224,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,111.80x = 85,720,549,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,720,549,608.06/255,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,011.70

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