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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,922.92, 346,189.30 and 160,331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,922.92, 346,189.30 and 160,331.92 is: 221,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,922.92 : 346,189.30 = 160,331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,922.92/346,189.30 = 160,331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,922.92x = 346,189.30 × 160,331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,922.92x = 55,505,195,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,505,195,152.46/250,922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,204.17

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