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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,067.58, 346,301.26 and 160,383.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,067.58, 346,301.26 and 160,383.29 is: 221,219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,067.58 : 346,301.26 = 160,383.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,067.58/346,301.26 = 160,383.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,067.58x = 346,301.26 × 160,383.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,067.58x = 55,540,933,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,540,933,277.48/251,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,219.06

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