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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,234.40, 382,160.40 and 199,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,234.40, 382,160.40 and 199,938.40 is: 299,366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,234.40 : 382,160.40 = 199,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,234.40/382,160.40 = 199,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,234.40x = 382,160.40 × 199,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,234.40x = 76,408,538,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,408,538,919.36/255,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,366.15

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