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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,240.80, 550,861.20 and 255,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,240.80, 550,861.20 and 255,266.40 is: 382,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,240.80 : 550,861.20 = 255,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,240.80/550,861.20 = 255,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,240.80x = 550,861.20 × 255,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,240.80x = 140,616,355,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,616,355,423.68/367,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,899.60

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