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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,949.10, 550,611.45 and 255,099.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,949.10, 550,611.45 and 255,099.90 is: 381,740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,949.10 : 550,611.45 = 255,099.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,949.10/550,611.45 = 255,099.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,949.10x = 550,611.45 × 255,099.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,949.10x = 140,460,925,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,460,925,833.86/367,949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,740.10

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