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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,553.55, 352,424.70 and 201,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,553.55, 352,424.70 and 201,966.59 is: 278,524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,553.55 : 352,424.70 = 201,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,553.55/352,424.70 = 201,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,553.55x = 352,424.70 × 201,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,553.55x = 71,178,013,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,178,013,128.65/255,553.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,524.84

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