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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,973.56, 346,215.22 and 160,234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,973.56, 346,215.22 and 160,234.19 is: 221,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,973.56 : 346,215.22 = 160,234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,973.56/346,215.22 = 160,234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,973.56x = 346,215.22 × 160,234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,973.56x = 55,475,513,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475,513,611.30/250,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,041.27

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