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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,300.08, 381,883.46 and 179,393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,300.08, 381,883.46 and 179,393.30 is: 268,340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,300.08 : 381,883.46 = 179,393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,300.08/381,883.46 = 179,393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,300.08x = 381,883.46 × 179,393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,300.08x = 68,507,334,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,507,334,104.82/255,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,340.43

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