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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,036.70, 550,555.05 and 255,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,036.70, 550,555.05 and 255,062.30 is: 382,593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,036.70 : 550,555.05 = 255,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,036.70/550,555.05 = 255,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,036.70x = 550,555.05 × 255,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,036.70x = 140,425,837,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,425,837,329.62/367,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,593.45

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