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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,315.30, 346,895.94 and 160,914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,315.30, 346,895.94 and 160,914.74 is: 222,114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,315.30 : 346,895.94 = 160,914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,315.30/346,895.94 = 160,914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,315.30x = 346,895.94 × 160,914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,315.30x = 55,820,669,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,820,669,992.16/251,315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,114.09

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