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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,216.20, 346,591.11 and 160,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,216.20, 346,591.11 and 160,625.20 is: 221,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,216.20 : 346,591.11 = 160,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,216.20/346,591.11 = 160,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,216.20x = 346,591.11 × 160,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,216.20x = 55,671,266,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,671,266,361.97/251,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,606.99

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