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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,001.70, 552,002.55 and 256,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,001.70, 552,002.55 and 256,027.30 is: 384,040.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,001.70 : 552,002.55 = 256,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,001.70/552,002.55 = 256,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,001.70x = 552,002.55 × 256,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,001.70x = 141,327,722,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,327,722,469.62/368,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,040.95

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