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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,430.97, 352,452.51 and 154,828.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,430.97, 352,452.51 and 154,828.97 is: 213,638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,430.97 : 352,452.51 = 154,828.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,430.97/352,452.51 = 154,828.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,430.97x = 352,452.51 × 154,828.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,430.97x = 54,569,859,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,569,859,097.21/255,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,638.38

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