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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,299.32, 346,873.88 and 160,898.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,299.32, 346,873.88 and 160,898.76 is: 222,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,299.32 : 346,873.88 = 160,898.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,299.32/346,873.88 = 160,898.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,299.32x = 346,873.88 × 160,898.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,299.32x = 55,811,577,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,811,577,168.39/251,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,092.03

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