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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,868.04, 347,808.80 and 160,017.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,868.04, 347,808.80 and 160,017.01 is: 220,970.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,868.04 : 347,808.80 = 160,017.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,868.04/347,808.80 = 160,017.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,868.04x = 347,808.80 × 160,017.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,868.04x = 55,655,324,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,655,324,227.69/251,868.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,970.17

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