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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,876.60, 383,814.90 and 244,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,876.60, 383,814.90 and 244,212.60 is: 366,318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,876.60 : 383,814.90 = 244,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,876.60/383,814.90 = 244,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,876.60x = 383,814.90 × 244,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,876.60x = 93,732,434,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,732,434,647.74/255,876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,318.90

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