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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,964.24, 353,143.56 and 155,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,964.24, 353,143.56 and 155,342.80 is: 214,320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,964.24 : 353,143.56 = 155,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,964.24/353,143.56 = 155,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,964.24x = 353,143.56 × 155,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,964.24x = 54,858,309,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,858,309,412.37/255,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,320.21

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