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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,421.72, 382,542.09 and 246,564.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,421.72, 382,542.09 and 246,564.37 is: 369,276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,421.72 : 382,542.09 = 246,564.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,421.72/382,542.09 = 246,564.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,421.72x = 382,542.09 × 246,564.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,421.72x = 94,321,249,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,321,249,419.33/255,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,276.54

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