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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,147.51, 353,711.07 and 159,517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,147.51, 353,711.07 and 159,517.30 is: 220,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,147.51 : 353,711.07 = 159,517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,147.51/353,711.07 = 159,517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,147.51x = 353,711.07 × 159,517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,147.51x = 56,423,033,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,423,033,982.23/256,147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,275.55

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