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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,887.20, 434,830.80 and 255,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,887.20, 434,830.80 and 255,672.80 is: 383,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,887.20 : 434,830.80 = 255,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,887.20/434,830.80 = 255,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,887.20x = 434,830.80 × 255,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,887.20x = 111,174,408,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,174,408,162.24/289,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,509.20

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