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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,825.62, 344,662.53 and 159,165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,825.62, 344,662.53 and 159,165.36 is: 219,586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,825.62 : 344,662.53 = 159,165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,825.62/344,662.53 = 159,165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,825.62x = 344,662.53 × 159,165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,825.62x = 54,858,335,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,858,335,665.96/249,825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,586.51

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