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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,994.63, 352,870.32 and 175,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,994.63, 352,870.32 and 175,282.58 is: 241,614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,994.63 : 352,870.32 = 175,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,994.63/352,870.32 = 175,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,994.63x = 352,870.32 × 175,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,994.63x = 61,852,021,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,852,021,634.51/255,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,614.53

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