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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,989.03, 346,236.53 and 160,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,989.03, 346,236.53 and 160,249.59 is: 221,062.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,989.03 : 346,236.53 = 160,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,989.03/346,236.53 = 160,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,989.03x = 346,236.53 × 160,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,989.03x = 55,484,261,174.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,484,261,174.27/250,989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,062.49

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