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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,037.70, 550,556.55 and 255,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,037.70, 550,556.55 and 255,063.30 is: 382,594.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,037.70 : 550,556.55 = 255,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,037.70/550,556.55 = 255,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,037.70x = 550,556.55 × 255,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,037.70x = 140,426,770,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,426,770,479.62/367,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,594.95

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