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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,262.80, 409,894.20 and 255,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,262.80, 409,894.20 and 255,637.20 is: 383,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,262.80 : 409,894.20 = 255,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,262.80/409,894.20 = 255,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,262.80x = 409,894.20 × 255,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,262.80x = 104,784,205,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,784,205,584.24/273,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,455.80

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