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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,607.60, 383,411.40 and 228,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,607.60, 383,411.40 and 228,051.40 is: 342,077.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,607.60 : 383,411.40 = 228,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,607.60/383,411.40 = 228,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,607.60x = 383,411.40 × 228,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,607.60x = 87,437,506,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,437,506,545.96/255,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,077.10

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