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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,303.32, 346,879.40 and 160,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,303.32, 346,879.40 and 160,902.76 is: 222,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,303.32 : 346,879.40 = 160,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,303.32/346,879.40 = 160,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,303.32x = 346,879.40 × 160,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,303.32x = 55,813,852,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,813,852,847.14/251,303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,097.55

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