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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,724.52, 352,755.27 and 160,065.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,724.52, 352,755.27 and 160,065.14 is: 220,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,724.52 : 352,755.27 = 160,065.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,724.52/352,755.27 = 160,065.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,724.52x = 352,755.27 × 160,065.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,724.52x = 56,463,819,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,463,819,914.51/255,724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,799.40

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