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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,160.92, 352,061.99 and 214,479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,160.92, 352,061.99 and 214,479.68 is: 295,931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,160.92 : 352,061.99 = 214,479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,160.92/352,061.99 = 214,479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,160.92x = 352,061.99 × 214,479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,160.92x = 75,510,140,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,510,140,122.65/255,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,931.45

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