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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,478.08, 352,542.89 and 153,442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,478.08, 352,542.89 and 153,442.92 is: 211,741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,478.08 : 352,542.89 = 153,442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,478.08/352,542.89 = 153,442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,478.08x = 352,542.89 × 153,442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,478.08x = 54,095,207,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095,207,936.91/255,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,741.09

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