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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,998.40, 383,997.60 and 235,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,998.40, 383,997.60 and 235,780.80 is: 353,671.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,998.40 : 383,997.60 = 235,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,998.40/383,997.60 = 235,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,998.40x = 383,997.60 × 235,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,998.40x = 90,539,261,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,539,261,326.08/255,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,671.20

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