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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,509.91, 383,603.99 and 218,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,509.91, 383,603.99 and 218,309.04 is: 327,753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,509.91 : 383,603.99 = 218,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,509.91/383,603.99 = 218,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,509.91x = 383,603.99 × 218,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,509.91x = 83,744,217,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,744,217,705.52/255,509.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,753.31

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