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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,274.39, 346,839.45 and 160,873.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,274.39, 346,839.45 and 160,873.83 is: 222,057.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,274.39 : 346,839.45 = 160,873.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,274.39/346,839.45 = 160,873.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,274.39x = 346,839.45 × 160,873.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,274.39x = 55,797,390,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,797,390,716.59/251,274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,057.61

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