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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,201.31, 382,544.64 and 160,499.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,201.31, 382,544.64 and 160,499.17 is: 240,586.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,201.31 : 382,544.64 = 160,499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,201.31/382,544.64 = 160,499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,201.31x = 382,544.64 × 160,499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,201.31x = 61,398,097,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,398,097,207.95/255,201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,586.92

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