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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,620.87, 352,757.51 and 153,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,620.87, 352,757.51 and 153,704.70 is: 212,112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,620.87 : 352,757.51 = 153,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,620.87/352,757.51 = 153,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,620.87x = 352,757.51 × 153,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,620.87x = 54,220,486,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,220,486,478.77/255,620.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,112.91

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