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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,617.80, 453,926.70 and 255,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,617.80, 453,926.70 and 255,961.80 is: 383,942.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,617.80 : 453,926.70 = 255,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,617.80/453,926.70 = 255,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,617.80x = 453,926.70 × 255,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,617.80x = 116,187,895,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,187,895,200.06/302,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,942.70

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