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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,551.80, 425,327.70 and 255,558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,551.80, 425,327.70 and 255,558.20 is: 383,337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,551.80 : 425,327.70 = 255,558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,551.80/425,327.70 = 255,558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,551.80x = 425,327.70 × 255,558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,551.80x = 108,695,981,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,695,981,422.14/283,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,337.30

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