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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,955.07, 353,345.88 and 159,190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,955.07, 353,345.88 and 159,190.12 is: 219,761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,955.07 : 353,345.88 = 159,190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,955.07/353,345.88 = 159,190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,955.07x = 353,345.88 × 159,190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,955.07x = 56,249,170,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,249,170,476.03/255,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,761.89

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