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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,968.98, 353,072.73 and 155,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,968.98, 353,072.73 and 155,366.98 is: 214,306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,968.98 : 353,072.73 = 155,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,968.98/353,072.73 = 155,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,968.98x = 353,072.73 × 155,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,968.98x = 54,855,843,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,855,843,780.46/255,968.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,306.61

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