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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,029.20, 550,543.80 and 255,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,029.20, 550,543.80 and 255,054.80 is: 382,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,029.20 : 550,543.80 = 255,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,029.20/550,543.80 = 255,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,029.20x = 550,543.80 × 255,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,029.20x = 140,418,838,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,418,838,800.24/367,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,582.20

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