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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,221.35, 354,978.32 and 155,245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,221.35, 354,978.32 and 155,245.32 is: 214,246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,221.35 : 354,978.32 = 155,245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,221.35/354,978.32 = 155,245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,221.35x = 354,978.32 × 155,245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,221.35x = 55,108,722,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,108,722,105.24/257,221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,246.30

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