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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,265.56, 382,553.28 and 184,309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,265.56, 382,553.28 and 184,309.56 is: 276,215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,265.56 : 382,553.28 = 184,309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,265.56/382,553.28 = 184,309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,265.56x = 382,553.28 × 184,309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,265.56x = 70,508,226,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,508,226,713.36/255,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,215.20

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