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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,271.49, 346,835.46 and 160,870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,271.49, 346,835.46 and 160,870.93 is: 222,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,271.49 : 346,835.46 = 160,870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,271.49/346,835.46 = 160,870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,271.49x = 346,835.46 × 160,870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,271.49x = 55,795,743,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,795,743,007.18/251,271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,053.62

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