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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,919.12, 346,183.92 and 160,328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,919.12, 346,183.92 and 160,328.04 is: 221,198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,919.12 : 346,183.92 = 160,328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,919.12/346,183.92 = 160,328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,919.12x = 346,183.92 × 160,328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,919.12x = 55,502,989,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,502,989,373.12/250,919.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,198.73

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