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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,875.37, 354,630.49 and 154,926.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,875.37, 354,630.49 and 154,926.54 is: 213,884.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,875.37 : 354,630.49 = 154,926.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,875.37/354,630.49 = 154,926.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,875.37x = 354,630.49 × 154,926.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,875.37x = 54,941,674,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,941,674,406.89/256,875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,884.56

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