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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,478.83, 352,543.92 and 153,443.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,478.83, 352,543.92 and 153,443.67 is: 211,742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,478.83 : 352,543.92 = 153,443.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,478.83/352,543.92 = 153,443.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,478.83x = 352,543.92 × 153,443.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,478.83x = 54,095,632,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095,632,920.99/255,478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,742.14

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