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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,173.13, 352,133.78 and 159,732.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,173.13, 352,133.78 and 159,732.45 is: 220,427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,173.13 : 352,133.78 = 159,732.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,173.13/352,133.78 = 159,732.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,173.13x = 352,133.78 × 159,732.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,173.13x = 56,247,190,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,247,190,608.50/255,173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,427.56

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