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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,266.08, 352,261.02 and 159,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,266.08, 352,261.02 and 159,825.40 is: 220,555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,266.08 : 352,261.02 = 159,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,266.08/352,261.02 = 159,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,266.08x = 352,261.02 × 159,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,266.08x = 56,300,258,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,300,258,425.91/255,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,555.19

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