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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,573.41, 352,751.41 and 158,850.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,573.41, 352,751.41 and 158,850.32 is: 219,250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,573.41 : 352,751.41 = 158,850.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,573.41/352,751.41 = 158,850.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,573.41x = 352,751.41 × 158,850.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,573.41x = 56,034,671,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,034,671,800.94/255,573.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,250.79

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