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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,995.63, 352,871.70 and 175,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,995.63, 352,871.70 and 175,283.58 is: 241,615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,995.63 : 352,871.70 = 175,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,995.63/352,871.70 = 175,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,995.63x = 352,871.70 × 175,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,995.63x = 61,852,614,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,852,614,856.69/255,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,615.90

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