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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,544.80, 398,317.20 and 255,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,544.80, 398,317.20 and 255,047.20 is: 382,570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,544.80 : 398,317.20 = 255,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,544.80/398,317.20 = 255,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,544.80x = 398,317.20 × 255,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,544.80x = 101,589,686,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,589,686,571.84/265,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,570.80

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