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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,729.82, 255,321.44 and 159,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,729.82, 255,321.44 and 159,793.98 is: 219,667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,729.82 : 255,321.44 = 159,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,729.82/255,321.44 = 159,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,729.82x = 255,321.44 × 159,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,729.82x = 40,798,829,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,798,829,076.93/185,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,667.63

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