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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,858.80, 403,288.20 and 255,736.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,858.80, 403,288.20 and 255,736.80 is: 383,605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,858.80 : 403,288.20 = 255,736.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,858.80/403,288.20 = 255,736.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,858.80x = 403,288.20 × 255,736.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,858.80x = 103,135,633,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,135,633,745.76/268,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,605.20

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