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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,859.12, 346,040.82 and 160,112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,859.12, 346,040.82 and 160,112.81 is: 220,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,859.12 : 346,040.82 = 160,112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,859.12/346,040.82 = 160,112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,859.12x = 346,040.82 × 160,112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,859.12x = 55,405,568,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405,568,930.01/250,859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,863.29

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