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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,123.42, 353,496.59 and 152,764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,123.42, 353,496.59 and 152,764.24 is: 210,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,123.42 : 353,496.59 = 152,764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,123.42/353,496.59 = 152,764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,123.42x = 353,496.59 × 152,764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,123.42x = 54,001,637,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001,637,913.94/256,123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,842.25

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