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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,879.65, 354,636.42 and 154,930.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,879.65, 354,636.42 and 154,930.81 is: 213,890.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,879.65 : 354,636.42 = 154,930.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,879.65/354,636.42 = 154,930.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,879.65x = 354,636.42 × 154,930.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,879.65x = 54,944,107,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,944,107,806.10/256,879.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,890.47

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