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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,400.08, 352,505.40 and 153,430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,400.08, 352,505.40 and 153,430.32 is: 211,765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,400.08 : 352,505.40 = 153,430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,400.08/352,505.40 = 153,430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,400.08x = 352,505.40 × 153,430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,400.08x = 54,085,016,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085,016,323.73/255,400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,765.86

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