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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,267.06, 382,555.53 and 184,311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,267.06, 382,555.53 and 184,311.06 is: 276,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,267.06 : 382,555.53 = 184,311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,267.06/382,555.53 = 184,311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,267.06x = 382,555.53 × 184,311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,267.06x = 70,509,215,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,509,215,243.16/255,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,217.45

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