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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,277.29, 346,843.52 and 160,876.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,277.29, 346,843.52 and 160,876.73 is: 222,061.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,277.29 : 346,843.52 = 160,876.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,277.29/346,843.52 = 160,876.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,277.29x = 346,843.52 × 160,876.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,277.29x = 55,799,051,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,799,051,985.30/251,277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,061.66

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