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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,598.65, 352,718.28 and 160,157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,598.65, 352,718.28 and 160,157.97 is: 221,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,598.65 : 352,718.28 = 160,157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,598.65/352,718.28 = 160,157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,598.65x = 352,718.28 × 160,157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,598.65x = 56,490,643,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,490,643,706.69/255,598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,013.08

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