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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,973.06, 346,214.53 and 160,233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,973.06, 346,214.53 and 160,233.69 is: 221,040.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,973.06 : 346,214.53 = 160,233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,973.06/346,214.53 = 160,233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,973.06x = 346,214.53 × 160,233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,973.06x = 55,475,230,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475,230,807.98/250,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,040.58

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