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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,127.08, 458,215.62 and 255,669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,127.08, 458,215.62 and 255,669.56 is: 352,731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,127.08 : 458,215.62 = 255,669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,127.08/458,215.62 = 255,669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,127.08x = 458,215.62 × 255,669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,127.08x = 117,151,785,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,151,785,950.53/332,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,731.81

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