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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,183.12, 352,005.89 and 159,523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,183.12, 352,005.89 and 159,523.74 is: 220,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,183.12 : 352,005.89 = 159,523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,183.12/352,005.89 = 159,523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,183.12x = 352,005.89 × 159,523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,183.12x = 56,153,295,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,153,295,277.21/255,183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,050.98

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