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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,294.32, 355,239.66 and 160,645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,294.32, 355,239.66 and 160,645.48 is: 221,799.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,294.32 : 355,239.66 = 160,645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,294.32/355,239.66 = 160,645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,294.32x = 355,239.66 × 160,645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,294.32x = 57,067,645,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,067,645,695.74/257,294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,799.09

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