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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,827.38, 344,664.95 and 159,167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,827.38, 344,664.95 and 159,167.11 is: 219,588.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,827.38 : 344,664.95 = 159,167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,827.38/344,664.95 = 159,167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,827.38x = 344,664.95 × 159,167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,827.38x = 54,859,323,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,859,323,213.96/249,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,588.91

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