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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,059.70, 550,589.55 and 255,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,059.70, 550,589.55 and 255,085.30 is: 382,627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,059.70 : 550,589.55 = 255,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,059.70/550,589.55 = 255,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,059.70x = 550,589.55 × 255,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,059.70x = 140,447,300,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,447,300,538.62/367,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,627.95

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