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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,637.60, 383,456.40 and 161,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,637.60, 383,456.40 and 161,159.20 is: 241,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,637.60 : 383,456.40 = 161,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,637.60/383,456.40 = 161,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,637.60x = 383,456.40 × 161,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,637.60x = 61,797,526,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,797,526,658.88/255,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,738.80

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