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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,928.67, 346,197.24 and 160,337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,928.67, 346,197.24 and 160,337.67 is: 221,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,928.67 : 346,197.24 = 160,337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,928.67/346,197.24 = 160,337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,928.67x = 346,197.24 × 160,337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,928.67x = 55,508,458,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,508,458,822.03/250,928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,212.10

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