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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,027.42, 346,331.24 and 160,436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,027.42, 346,331.24 and 160,436.41 is: 221,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,027.42 : 346,331.24 = 160,436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,027.42/346,331.24 = 160,436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,027.42x = 346,331.24 × 160,436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,027.42x = 55,564,142,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,564,142,600.64/251,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,346.90

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