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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,561.78, 348,393.96 and 160,511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,561.78, 348,393.96 and 160,511.22 is: 221,415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,561.78 : 348,393.96 = 160,511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,561.78/348,393.96 = 160,511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,561.78x = 348,393.96 × 160,511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,561.78x = 55,921,139,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,921,139,560.23/252,561.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,415.69

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