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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,870.74, 383,175.36 and 160,865.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,870.74, 383,175.36 and 160,865.23 is: 240,901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,870.74 : 383,175.36 = 160,865.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,870.74/383,175.36 = 160,865.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,870.74x = 383,175.36 × 160,865.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,870.74x = 61,639,592,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,592,416.73/255,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,901.29

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