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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,955.11, 353,201.31 and 153,961.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,955.11, 353,201.31 and 153,961.65 is: 212,457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,955.11 : 353,201.31 = 153,961.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,955.11/353,201.31 = 153,961.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,955.11x = 353,201.31 × 153,961.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,955.11x = 54,379,456,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,379,456,469.76/255,955.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,457.01

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