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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,031.20, 550,546.80 and 255,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,031.20, 550,546.80 and 255,056.80 is: 382,585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,031.20 : 550,546.80 = 255,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,031.20/550,546.80 = 255,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,031.20x = 550,546.80 × 255,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,031.20x = 140,420,705,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,420,705,058.24/367,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,585.20

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