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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,268.11, 346,830.81 and 160,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,268.11, 346,830.81 and 160,867.56 is: 222,048.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,268.11 : 346,830.81 = 160,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,268.11/346,830.81 = 160,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,268.11x = 346,830.81 × 160,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,268.11x = 55,793,824,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,793,824,283.12/251,268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,048.96

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