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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,324.37, 382,986.66 and 254,955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,324.37, 382,986.66 and 254,955.42 is: 382,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,324.37 : 382,986.66 = 254,955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,324.37/382,986.66 = 254,955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,324.37x = 382,986.66 × 254,955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,324.37x = 97,644,524,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,644,524,754.70/255,324.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,433.23

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