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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,478.34, 352,543.23 and 153,443.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,478.34, 352,543.23 and 153,443.17 is: 211,741.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,478.34 : 352,543.23 = 153,443.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,478.34/352,543.23 = 153,443.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,478.34x = 352,543.23 × 153,443.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,478.34x = 54,095,349,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095,349,010.52/255,478.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,741.43

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