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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,924.02, 346,159.64 and 160,234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,924.02, 346,159.64 and 160,234.61 is: 221,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,924.02 : 346,159.64 = 160,234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,924.02/346,159.64 = 160,234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,924.02x = 346,159.64 × 160,234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,924.02x = 55,466,752,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466,752,381.17/250,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,049.99

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