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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,867.04, 347,807.42 and 160,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,867.04, 347,807.42 and 160,016.01 is: 220,968.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,867.04 : 347,807.42 = 160,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,867.04/347,807.42 = 160,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,867.04x = 347,807.42 × 160,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,867.04x = 55,654,754,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,654,754,092.50/251,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,968.78

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