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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,572.36, 352,778.44 and 175,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,572.36, 352,778.44 and 175,265.72 is: 241,927.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,572.36 : 352,778.44 = 175,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,572.36/352,778.44 = 175,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,572.36x = 352,778.44 × 175,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,572.36x = 61,829,967,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,829,967,730.86/255,572.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,927.44

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