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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,261.90, 352,255.59 and 159,821.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,261.90, 352,255.59 and 159,821.22 is: 220,549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,261.90 : 352,255.59 = 159,821.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,261.90/352,255.59 = 159,821.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,261.90x = 352,255.59 × 159,821.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,261.90x = 56,297,918,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,297,918,145.62/255,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,549.63

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