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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,450, 383,514.12 and 218,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,450, 383,514.12 and 218,249.04 is: 327,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,450 : 383,514.12 = 218,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,450/383,514.12 = 218,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,450x = 383,514.12 × 218,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,450x = 83,701,588,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,701,588,516.44/255,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,663.29

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