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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,714.31, 380,552.21 and 247,199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,714.31, 380,552.21 and 247,199.87 is: 367,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,714.31 : 380,552.21 = 247,199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,714.31/380,552.21 = 247,199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,714.31x = 380,552.21 × 247,199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,714.31x = 94,072,456,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,072,456,840.21/255,714.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,881.08

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