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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,924.12, 346,190.82 and 160,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,924.12, 346,190.82 and 160,333.04 is: 221,205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,924.12 : 346,190.82 = 160,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,924.12/346,190.82 = 160,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,924.12x = 346,190.82 × 160,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,924.12x = 55,505,826,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,505,826,590.69/250,924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,205.62

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