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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,518.15, 352,385.84 and 160,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,518.15, 352,385.84 and 160,033.73 is: 220,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,518.15 : 352,385.84 = 160,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,518.15/352,385.84 = 160,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,518.15x = 352,385.84 × 160,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,518.15x = 56,393,619,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,393,619,012.54/255,518.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,702.99

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