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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,420.53, 382,540.31 and 246,563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,420.53, 382,540.31 and 246,563.18 is: 369,274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,420.53 : 382,540.31 = 246,563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,420.53/382,540.31 = 246,563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,420.53x = 382,540.31 × 246,563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,420.53x = 94,320,355,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,320,355,959.93/255,420.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,274.76

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