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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,273.79, 354,924.68 and 155,242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,273.79, 354,924.68 and 155,242.37 is: 214,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,273.79 : 354,924.68 = 155,242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,273.79/354,924.68 = 155,242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,273.79x = 354,924.68 × 155,242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,273.79x = 55,099,345,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,099,345,943.86/257,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,166.18

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