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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,718.76, 352,747.38 and 160,059.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,718.76, 352,747.38 and 160,059.38 is: 220,791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,718.76 : 352,747.38 = 160,059.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,718.76/352,747.38 = 160,059.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,718.76x = 352,747.38 × 160,059.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,718.76x = 56,460,526,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,460,526,939.42/255,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,791.49

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