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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,364.07, 352,376.33 and 157,231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,364.07, 352,376.33 and 157,231.72 is: 216,963.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,364.07 : 352,376.33 = 157,231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,364.07/352,376.33 = 157,231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,364.07x = 352,376.33 × 157,231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,364.07x = 55,404,736,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,404,736,453.19/255,364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,963.71

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