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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,999.60, 383,999.40 and 162,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,999.60, 383,999.40 and 162,610.80 is: 243,916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,999.60 : 383,999.40 = 162,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,999.60/383,999.40 = 162,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,999.60x = 383,999.40 × 162,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,999.60x = 62,442,449,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,442,449,633.52/255,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,916.20

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