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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,864.80, 403,297.20 and 255,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,864.80, 403,297.20 and 255,742.80 is: 383,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,864.80 : 403,297.20 = 255,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,864.80/403,297.20 = 255,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,864.80x = 403,297.20 × 255,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,864.80x = 103,140,355,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,140,355,160.16/268,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,614.20

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