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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,082.18, 346,393.22 and 160,414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,082.18, 346,393.22 and 160,414.64 is: 221,308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,082.18 : 346,393.22 = 160,414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,082.18/346,393.22 = 160,414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,082.18x = 346,393.22 × 160,414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,082.18x = 55,566,543,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,566,543,684.74/251,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,308.19

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