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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,278.29, 346,844.90 and 160,877.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,278.29, 346,844.90 and 160,877.73 is: 222,063.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,278.29 : 346,844.90 = 160,877.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,278.29/346,844.90 = 160,877.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,278.29x = 346,844.90 × 160,877.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,278.29x = 55,799,620,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,799,620,174.08/251,278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,063.04

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