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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,209.76, 399,790.56 and 255,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,209.76, 399,790.56 and 255,507.20 is: 383,717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,209.76 : 399,790.56 = 255,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,209.76/399,790.56 = 255,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,209.76x = 399,790.56 × 255,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,209.76x = 102,149,366,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,149,366,572.03/266,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,717.59

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