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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,059.56, 346,290.24 and 160,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,059.56, 346,290.24 and 160,375.26 is: 221,208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,059.56 : 346,290.24 = 160,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,059.56/346,290.24 = 160,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,059.56x = 346,290.24 × 160,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,059.56x = 55,536,387,275.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,536,387,275.46/251,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,208.02

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