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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,583.14, 352,764.87 and 158,860.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,583.14, 352,764.87 and 158,860.07 is: 219,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,583.14 : 352,764.87 = 158,860.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,583.14/352,764.87 = 158,860.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,583.14x = 352,764.87 × 158,860.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,583.14x = 56,040,250,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,040,250,177.92/255,583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,264.27

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