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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,467.67, 395,966.56 and 255,925.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,467.67, 395,966.56 and 255,925.11 is: 351,296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,467.67 : 395,966.56 = 255,925.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,467.67/395,966.56 = 255,925.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,467.67x = 395,966.56 × 255,925.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,467.67x = 101,337,784,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,337,784,784.51/288,467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,296.85

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