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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,248.40, 382,872.60 and 115,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,248.40, 382,872.60 and 115,280.40 is: 172,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,248.40 : 382,872.60 = 115,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,248.40/382,872.60 = 115,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,248.40x = 382,872.60 × 115,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,248.40x = 44,137,706,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,137,706,477.04/255,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,920.60

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