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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,632.56, 352,542.72 and 160,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,632.56, 352,542.72 and 160,147.60 is: 220,859.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,632.56 : 352,542.72 = 160,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,632.56/352,542.72 = 160,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,632.56x = 352,542.72 × 160,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,632.56x = 56,458,870,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,458,870,505.47/255,632.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,859.47

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