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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,302.20, 352,087.68 and 159,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,302.20, 352,087.68 and 159,817.60 is: 220,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,302.20 : 352,087.68 = 159,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,302.20/352,087.68 = 159,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,302.20x = 352,087.68 × 159,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,302.20x = 56,269,808,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,269,808,007.17/255,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,404.71

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