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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,626.52, 382,881 and 210,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,626.52, 382,881 and 210,749.28 is: 315,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,626.52 : 382,881 = 210,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,626.52/382,881 = 210,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,626.52x = 382,881 × 210,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,626.52x = 80,691,895,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,691,895,075.68/255,626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,663.24

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