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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,522.16, 352,391.37 and 160,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,522.16, 352,391.37 and 160,037.74 is: 220,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,522.16 : 352,391.37 = 160,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,522.16/352,391.37 = 160,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,522.16x = 352,391.37 × 160,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,522.16x = 56,395,918,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,395,918,450.30/255,522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,708.52

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