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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,041.94, 353,239.33 and 160,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,041.94, 353,239.33 and 160,382.10 is: 221,265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,041.94 : 353,239.33 = 160,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,041.94/353,239.33 = 160,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,041.94x = 353,239.33 × 160,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,041.94x = 56,653,265,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,653,265,547.99/256,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,265.57

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