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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,016.63, 341,945.96 and 160,647.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,016.63, 341,945.96 and 160,647.51 is: 221,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,016.63 : 341,945.96 = 160,647.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,016.63/341,945.96 = 160,647.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,016.63x = 341,945.96 × 160,647.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,016.63x = 54,932,766,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,932,766,225.32/248,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,488.24

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