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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,635.56, 352,546.86 and 160,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,635.56, 352,546.86 and 160,150.60 is: 220,863.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,635.56 : 352,546.86 = 160,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,635.56/352,546.86 = 160,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,635.56x = 352,546.86 × 160,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,635.56x = 56,460,591,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,460,591,157.12/255,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,863.60

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