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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,589.56, 352,483.38 and 160,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,589.56, 352,483.38 and 160,104.60 is: 220,800.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,589.56 : 352,483.38 = 160,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,589.56/352,483.38 = 160,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,589.56x = 352,483.38 × 160,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,589.56x = 56,434,210,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,434,210,561.55/255,589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,800.14

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