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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,909.20, 551,863.80 and 255,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,909.20, 551,863.80 and 255,934.80 is: 383,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,909.20 : 551,863.80 = 255,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,909.20/551,863.80 = 255,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,909.20x = 551,863.80 × 255,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,909.20x = 141,241,151,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,241,151,280.24/367,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,902.20

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