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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,938.80, 383,908.20 and 237,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,938.80, 383,908.20 and 237,276.40 is: 355,914.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,938.80 : 383,908.20 = 237,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,938.80/383,908.20 = 237,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,938.80x = 383,908.20 × 237,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,938.80x = 91,092,355,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,092,355,626.48/255,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,914.60

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