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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,111.58, 615,670.65 and 255,161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,111.58, 615,670.65 and 255,161.82 is: 352,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,111.58 : 615,670.65 = 255,161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,111.58/615,670.65 = 255,161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,111.58x = 615,670.65 × 255,161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,111.58x = 157,095,643,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,095,643,574.58/446,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,144.29

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