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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,297.85, 354,954.58 and 155,290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,297.85, 354,954.58 and 155,290.70 is: 214,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,297.85 : 354,954.58 = 155,290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,297.85/354,954.58 = 155,290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,297.85x = 354,954.58 × 155,290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,297.85x = 55,121,145,196.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,121,145,196.41/257,297.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,230.88

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