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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,972.48, 353,077.56 and 155,370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,972.48, 353,077.56 and 155,370.48 is: 214,311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,972.48 : 353,077.56 = 155,370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,972.48/353,077.56 = 155,370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,972.48x = 353,077.56 × 155,370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,972.48x = 54,857,829,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,857,829,974.43/255,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,311.44

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