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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,420.48, 352,511.52 and 154,818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,420.48, 352,511.52 and 154,818.24 is: 213,668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,420.48 : 352,511.52 = 154,818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,420.48/352,511.52 = 154,818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,420.48x = 352,511.52 × 154,818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,420.48x = 54,575,213,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,575,213,106.12/255,420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,668.12

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