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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,594.15, 352,712.07 and 160,153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,594.15, 352,712.07 and 160,153.47 is: 221,006.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,594.15 : 352,712.07 = 160,153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,594.15/352,712.07 = 160,153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,594.15x = 352,712.07 × 160,153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,594.15x = 56,488,061,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,488,061,921.38/255,594.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,006.87

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