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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,039.17, 346,333.89 and 160,371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,039.17, 346,333.89 and 160,371.62 is: 221,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,039.17 : 346,333.89 = 160,371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,039.17/346,333.89 = 160,371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,039.17x = 346,333.89 × 160,371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,039.17x = 55,542,127,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,542,127,000.20/251,039.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,248.85

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