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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,341.79, 346,932.59 and 160,941.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,341.79, 346,932.59 and 160,941.33 is: 222,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,341.79 : 346,932.59 = 160,941.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,341.79/346,932.59 = 160,941.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,341.79x = 346,932.59 × 160,941.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,341.79x = 55,835,791,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,835,791,650.24/251,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,150.85

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