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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,555.88, 354,142.22 and 154,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,555.88, 354,142.22 and 154,587 is: 213,387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,555.88 : 354,142.22 = 154,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,555.88/354,142.22 = 154,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,555.88x = 354,142.22 × 154,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,555.88x = 54,745,783,363.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,745,783,363.14/256,555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,387.37

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