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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,920.92, 346,186.54 and 160,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,920.92, 346,186.54 and 160,329.92 is: 221,201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,920.92 : 346,186.54 = 160,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,920.92/346,186.54 = 160,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,920.92x = 346,186.54 × 160,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,920.92x = 55,504,058,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504,058,732.76/250,920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,201.40

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