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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,377.92, 352,056.32 and 179,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,377.92, 352,056.32 and 179,691.52 is: 247,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,377.92 : 352,056.32 = 179,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,377.92/352,056.32 = 179,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,377.92x = 352,056.32 × 179,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,377.92x = 63,261,535,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,261,535,266.41/255,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,717.33

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