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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,497.99, 354,194.19 and 159,866.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,497.99, 354,194.19 and 159,866.77 is: 220,757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,497.99 : 354,194.19 = 159,866.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,497.99/354,194.19 = 159,866.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,497.99x = 354,194.19 × 159,866.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,497.99x = 56,623,879,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,879,337.10/256,497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,757.60

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