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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,270.49, 346,834.08 and 160,869.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,270.49, 346,834.08 and 160,869.93 is: 222,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,270.49 : 346,834.08 = 160,869.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,270.49/346,834.08 = 160,869.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,270.49x = 346,834.08 × 160,869.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,270.49x = 55,795,174,171.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,795,174,171.21/251,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,052.24

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