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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,964.32, 418,288.91 and 255,160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,964.32, 418,288.91 and 255,160.17 is: 382,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,964.32 : 418,288.91 = 255,160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,964.32/418,288.91 = 255,160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,964.32x = 418,288.91 × 255,160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,964.32x = 106,730,668,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,730,668,108.91/278,964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,596.13

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