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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,209.26, 355,122.12 and 160,560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,209.26, 355,122.12 and 160,560.30 is: 221,681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,209.26 : 355,122.12 = 160,560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,209.26/355,122.12 = 160,560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,209.26x = 355,122.12 × 160,560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,209.26x = 57,018,514,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,018,514,123.84/257,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,681.42

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