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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,264.58, 352,258.95 and 159,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,264.58, 352,258.95 and 159,823.90 is: 220,553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,264.58 : 352,258.95 = 159,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,264.58/352,258.95 = 159,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,264.58x = 352,258.95 × 159,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,264.58x = 56,299,399,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,299,399,198.91/255,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,553.12

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