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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,268.49, 346,831.32 and 160,867.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,268.49, 346,831.32 and 160,867.93 is: 222,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,268.49 : 346,831.32 = 160,867.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,268.49/346,831.32 = 160,867.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,268.49x = 346,831.32 × 160,867.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,268.49x = 55,794,037,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,794,037,544.36/251,268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,049.48

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