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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,463.47, 382,540.93 and 213,238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,463.47, 382,540.93 and 213,238.58 is: 319,311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,463.47 : 382,540.93 = 213,238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,463.47/382,540.93 = 213,238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,463.47x = 382,540.93 × 213,238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,463.47x = 81,572,482,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,572,482,259.28/255,463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,311.73

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