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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,431.97, 352,453.89 and 154,829.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,431.97, 352,453.89 and 154,829.97 is: 213,639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,431.97 : 352,453.89 = 154,829.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,431.97/352,453.89 = 154,829.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,431.97x = 352,453.89 × 154,829.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,431.97x = 54,570,425,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,570,425,215.08/255,431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,639.76

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