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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,719.58, 447,153.82 and 255,121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,719.58, 447,153.82 and 255,121.58 is: 383,174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,719.58 : 447,153.82 = 255,121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,719.58/447,153.82 = 255,121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,719.58x = 447,153.82 × 255,121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,719.58x = 114,078,589,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,078,589,541.52/297,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,174.62

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