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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,161.80, 1,181,951.10 and 255,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,161.80, 1,181,951.10 and 255,700.20 is: 383,455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,161.80 : 1,181,951.10 = 255,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,161.80/1,181,951.10 = 255,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,161.80x = 1,181,951.10 × 255,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,161.80x = 302,225,132,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,225,132,660.22/788,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,455.70

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