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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,922.12, 346,188.06 and 160,331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,922.12, 346,188.06 and 160,331.04 is: 221,202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,922.12 : 346,188.06 = 160,331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,922.12/346,188.06 = 160,331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,922.12x = 346,188.06 × 160,331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,922.12x = 55,504,691,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504,691,695.38/250,922.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,202.87

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