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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,096.22, 346,473.86 and 160,532.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,096.22, 346,473.86 and 160,532.55 is: 221,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,096.22 : 346,473.86 = 160,532.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,096.22/346,473.86 = 160,532.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,096.22x = 346,473.86 × 160,532.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,096.22x = 55,620,331,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,620,331,451.48/251,096.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,510.03

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