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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,392.84, 352,129.83 and 159,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,392.84, 352,129.83 and 159,733.46 is: 220,236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,392.84 : 352,129.83 = 159,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,392.84/352,129.83 = 159,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,392.84x = 352,129.83 × 159,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,392.84x = 56,246,916,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,246,916,115.11/255,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,236.86

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