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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,919.77, 346,153.78 and 160,230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,919.77, 346,153.78 and 160,230.35 is: 221,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,919.77 : 346,153.78 = 160,230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,919.77/346,153.78 = 160,230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,919.77x = 346,153.78 × 160,230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,919.77x = 55,464,341,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,464,341,323.22/250,919.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,044.13

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