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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,122.85, 470,016.89 and 255,092.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,122.85, 470,016.89 and 255,092.29 is: 352,512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,122.85 : 470,016.89 = 255,092.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,122.85/470,016.89 = 255,092.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,122.85x = 470,016.89 × 255,092.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,122.85x = 119,897,684,808.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,897,684,808.78/340,122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,512.88

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