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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,247.80, 559,871.70 and 255,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,247.80, 559,871.70 and 255,149.80 is: 382,724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,247.80 : 559,871.70 = 255,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,247.80/559,871.70 = 255,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,247.80x = 559,871.70 × 255,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,247.80x = 142,851,152,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,851,152,280.66/373,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,724.70

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