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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,767.73, 383,400.95 and 217,902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,767.73, 383,400.95 and 217,902.56 is: 326,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,767.73 : 383,400.95 = 217,902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,767.73/383,400.95 = 217,902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,767.73x = 383,400.95 × 217,902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,767.73x = 83,544,045,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,544,045,504.91/255,767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,640.29

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