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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,592.32, 352,709.28 and 160,150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,592.32, 352,709.28 and 160,150.56 is: 221,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,592.32 : 352,709.28 = 160,150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,592.32/352,709.28 = 160,150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,592.32x = 352,709.28 × 160,150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,592.32x = 56,486,588,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,486,588,709.20/255,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,002.68

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