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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,267.80, 559,901.70 and 255,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,267.80, 559,901.70 and 255,169.80 is: 382,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,267.80 : 559,901.70 = 255,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,267.80/559,901.70 = 255,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,267.80x = 559,901.70 × 255,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,267.80x = 142,870,004,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,870,004,808.66/373,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,754.70

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