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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,265.58, 352,260.33 and 159,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,265.58, 352,260.33 and 159,824.90 is: 220,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,265.58 : 352,260.33 = 159,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,265.58/352,260.33 = 159,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,265.58x = 352,260.33 × 159,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,265.58x = 56,299,972,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,299,972,016.22/255,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,554.50

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