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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,918.77, 346,152.41 and 160,229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,918.77, 346,152.41 and 160,229.35 is: 221,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,918.77 : 346,152.41 = 160,229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,918.77/346,152.41 = 160,229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,918.77x = 346,152.41 × 160,229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,918.77x = 55,463,773,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,463,773,988.71/250,918.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,042.75

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