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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,389.44, 352,277.73 and 183,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,389.44, 352,277.73 and 183,655.84 is: 253,330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,389.44 : 352,277.73 = 183,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,389.44/352,277.73 = 183,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,389.44x = 352,277.73 × 183,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,389.44x = 64,697,862,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,697,862,416.44/255,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,330.22

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