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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,789.39, 349,007.13 and 160,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,789.39, 349,007.13 and 160,960.50 is: 222,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,789.39 : 349,007.13 = 160,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,789.39/349,007.13 = 160,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,789.39x = 349,007.13 × 160,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,789.39x = 56,176,362,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,176,362,148.37/252,789.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,225.95

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