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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,337.20, 383,005.80 and 230,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,337.20, 383,005.80 and 230,842.80 is: 346,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,337.20 : 383,005.80 = 230,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,337.20/383,005.80 = 230,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,337.20x = 383,005.80 × 230,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,337.20x = 88,414,131,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,414,131,288.24/255,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,264.20

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