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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,994.30, 346,271.96 and 160,326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,994.30, 346,271.96 and 160,326.74 is: 221,186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,994.30 : 346,271.96 = 160,326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,994.30/346,271.96 = 160,326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,994.30x = 346,271.96 × 160,326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,994.30x = 55,516,655,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,516,655,766.71/250,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,186.92

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