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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,773.38, 352,855.29 and 243,914.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,773.38, 352,855.29 and 243,914.98 is: 336,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,773.38 : 352,855.29 = 243,914.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,773.38/352,855.29 = 243,914.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,773.38x = 352,855.29 × 243,914.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,773.38x = 86,066,691,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,066,691,003.24/255,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,495.89

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