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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,478.53, 352,543.49 and 153,443.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,478.53, 352,543.49 and 153,443.36 is: 211,741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,478.53 : 352,543.49 = 153,443.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,478.53/352,543.49 = 153,443.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,478.53x = 352,543.49 × 153,443.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,478.53x = 54,095,455,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095,455,697.20/255,478.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,741.69

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