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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,741.60, 383,612.40 and 230,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,741.60, 383,612.40 and 230,858.40 is: 346,287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,741.60 : 383,612.40 = 230,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,741.60/383,612.40 = 230,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,741.60x = 383,612.40 × 230,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,741.60x = 88,560,144,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,560,144,884.16/255,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,287.60

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