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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,761.65, 352,622.73 and 175,050.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,761.65, 352,622.73 and 175,050.55 is: 241,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,761.65 : 352,622.73 = 175,050.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,761.65/352,622.73 = 175,050.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,761.65x = 352,622.73 × 175,050.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,761.65x = 61,726,802,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,726,802,829.00/255,761.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,345.03

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