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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,673.62, 352,859.85 and 153,751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,673.62, 352,859.85 and 153,751.23 is: 212,194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,673.62 : 352,859.85 = 153,751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,673.62/352,859.85 = 153,751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,673.62x = 352,859.85 × 153,751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,673.62x = 54,252,635,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252,635,955.12/255,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,194.89

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