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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,835.40, 383,753.10 and 202,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,835.40, 383,753.10 and 202,382.60 is: 303,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,835.40 : 383,753.10 = 202,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,835.40/383,753.10 = 202,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,835.40x = 383,753.10 × 202,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,835.40x = 77,664,950,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,664,950,136.06/255,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,573.90

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