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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,258.42, 255,515.58 and 159,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,258.42, 255,515.58 and 159,460.88 is: 219,934.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,258.42 : 255,515.58 = 159,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,258.42/255,515.58 = 159,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,258.42x = 255,515.58 × 159,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,258.42x = 40,744,738,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744,738,613.70/185,258.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,934.61

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