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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,220.80, 382,831.20 and 215,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,220.80, 382,831.20 and 215,854.80 is: 323,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,220.80 : 382,831.20 = 215,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,220.80/382,831.20 = 215,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,220.80x = 382,831.20 × 215,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,220.80x = 82,635,952,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,635,952,109.76/255,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,782.20

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