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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,090.78, 519,081.66 and 255,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,090.78, 519,081.66 and 255,271 is: 352,325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,090.78 : 519,081.66 = 255,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,090.78/519,081.66 = 255,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,090.78x = 519,081.66 × 255,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,090.78x = 132,506,494,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,506,494,429.86/376,090.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,325.83

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