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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,906.92, 637,399.75 and 255,166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,906.92, 637,399.75 and 255,166.16 is: 352,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,906.92 : 637,399.75 = 255,166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,906.92/637,399.75 = 255,166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,906.92x = 637,399.75 × 255,166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,906.92x = 162,642,846,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,642,846,592.46/461,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,111.73

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