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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,095.10, 346,472.30 and 160,531.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,095.10, 346,472.30 and 160,531.43 is: 221,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,095.10 : 346,472.30 = 160,531.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,095.10/346,472.30 = 160,531.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,095.10x = 346,472.30 × 160,531.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,095.10x = 55,619,692,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,619,692,443.36/251,095.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,508.48

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