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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,191.06, 382,529.26 and 160,488.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,191.06, 382,529.26 and 160,488.90 is: 240,571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,191.06 : 382,529.26 = 160,488.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,191.06/382,529.26 = 160,488.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,191.06x = 382,529.26 × 160,488.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,191.06x = 61,391,700,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,391,700,155.21/255,191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,571.52

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