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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,718.21, 355,663.10 and 160,979.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,718.21, 355,663.10 and 160,979.34 is: 222,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,718.21 : 355,663.10 = 160,979.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,718.21/355,663.10 = 160,979.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,718.21x = 355,663.10 × 160,979.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,718.21x = 57,254,411,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254,411,100.35/257,718.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,158.97

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