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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,208.99, 353,662.76 and 154,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,208.99, 353,662.76 and 154,239.20 is: 212,906.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,208.99 : 353,662.76 = 154,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,208.99/353,662.76 = 154,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,208.99x = 353,662.76 × 154,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,208.99x = 54,548,659,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548,659,789.48/256,208.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,906.89

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