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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,627.52, 382,882.50 and 210,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,627.52, 382,882.50 and 210,750.28 is: 315,664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,627.52 : 382,882.50 = 210,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,627.52/382,882.50 = 210,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,627.52x = 382,882.50 × 210,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,627.52x = 80,692,594,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,692,594,082.10/255,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,664.74

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