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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,270.03, 352,266.80 and 159,829.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,270.03, 352,266.80 and 159,829.35 is: 220,560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,270.03 : 352,266.80 = 159,829.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,270.03/352,266.80 = 159,829.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,270.03x = 352,266.80 × 159,829.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,270.03x = 56,302,573,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,302,573,670.58/255,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,560.85

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