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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,347.80, 410,021.70 and 255,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,347.80, 410,021.70 and 255,722.20 is: 383,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,347.80 : 410,021.70 = 255,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,347.80/410,021.70 = 255,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,347.80x = 410,021.70 × 255,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,347.80x = 104,851,651,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,851,651,171.74/273,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,583.30

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