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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,281.12, 352,327.56 and 153,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,281.12, 352,327.56 and 153,363.32 is: 211,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,281.12 : 352,327.56 = 153,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,281.12/352,327.56 = 153,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,281.12x = 352,327.56 × 153,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,281.12x = 54,034,124,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,124,329.10/255,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,665.18

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