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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,861.40, 383,792.10 and 202,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,861.40, 383,792.10 and 202,408.60 is: 303,612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,861.40 : 383,792.10 = 202,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,861.40/383,792.10 = 202,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,861.40x = 383,792.10 × 202,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,861.40x = 77,682,821,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,682,821,652.06/255,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,612.90

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