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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,002.02, 542,116.86 and 255,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,002.02, 542,116.86 and 255,123.30 is: 382,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,002.02 : 542,116.86 = 255,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,002.02/542,116.86 = 255,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,002.02x = 542,116.86 × 255,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,002.02x = 138,306,642,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,306,642,308.84/362,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,060.42

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