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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,749.44, 352,705.44 and 160,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,749.44, 352,705.44 and 160,266.56 is: 221,024.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,749.44 : 352,705.44 = 160,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,749.44/352,705.44 = 160,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,749.44x = 352,705.44 × 160,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,749.44x = 56,526,887,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,526,887,562.09/255,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,024.48

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