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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,825.18, 344,661.93 and 159,164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,825.18, 344,661.93 and 159,164.92 is: 219,585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,825.18 : 344,661.93 = 159,164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,825.18/344,661.93 = 159,164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,825.18x = 344,661.93 × 159,164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,825.18x = 54,858,088,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,858,088,515.50/249,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,585.91

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