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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,606.08, 345,805.38 and 160,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,606.08, 345,805.38 and 160,015.08 is: 220,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,606.08 : 345,805.38 = 160,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,606.08/345,805.38 = 160,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,606.08x = 345,805.38 × 160,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,606.08x = 55,334,075,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,334,075,545.13/250,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,801.01

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