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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,819.76, 353,128.17 and 201,230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,819.76, 353,128.17 and 201,230.62 is: 277,774.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,819.76 : 353,128.17 = 201,230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,819.76/353,128.17 = 201,230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,819.76x = 353,128.17 × 201,230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,819.76x = 71,060,200,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,060,200,460.36/255,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,774.48

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