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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,859.80, 403,289.70 and 255,737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,859.80, 403,289.70 and 255,737.80 is: 383,606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,859.80 : 403,289.70 = 255,737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,859.80/403,289.70 = 255,737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,859.80x = 403,289.70 × 255,737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,859.80x = 103,136,420,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,136,420,640.66/268,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,606.70

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