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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,271.59, 346,835.61 and 160,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,271.59, 346,835.61 and 160,871.04 is: 222,053.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,271.59 : 346,835.61 = 160,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,271.59/346,835.61 = 160,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,271.59x = 346,835.61 × 160,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,271.59x = 55,795,804,088.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,795,804,088.03/251,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,053.77

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