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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,998.80, 551,998.20 and 255,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,998.80, 551,998.20 and 255,441.20 is: 383,161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,998.80 : 551,998.20 = 255,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,998.80/551,998.20 = 255,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,998.80x = 551,998.20 × 255,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,998.80x = 141,003,082,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,003,082,605.84/367,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,161.80

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