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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,272.50, 346,836.84 and 160,871.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,272.50, 346,836.84 and 160,871.94 is: 222,055.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,272.50 : 346,836.84 = 160,871.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,272.50/346,836.84 = 160,871.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,272.50x = 346,836.84 × 160,871.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,272.50x = 55,796,315,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,796,315,314.27/251,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,055.00

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