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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,327.20, 383,451.60 and 185,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,327.20, 383,451.60 and 185,285.60 is: 278,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,327.20 : 383,451.60 = 185,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,327.20/383,451.60 = 185,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,327.20x = 383,451.60 × 185,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,327.20x = 71,048,059,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,048,059,776.96/255,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,262.79

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