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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,930.80, 383,896.20 and 237,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,930.80, 383,896.20 and 237,268.40 is: 355,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,930.80 : 383,896.20 = 237,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,930.80/383,896.20 = 237,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,930.80x = 383,896.20 × 237,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,930.80x = 91,086,437,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,086,437,140.08/255,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,902.60

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