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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,412.53, 382,528.29 and 246,555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,412.53, 382,528.29 and 246,555.18 is: 369,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,412.53 : 382,528.29 = 246,555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,412.53/382,528.29 = 246,555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,412.53x = 382,528.29 × 246,555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,412.53x = 94,314,331,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,314,331,396.04/255,412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,262.74

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