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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,044.57, 345,117.71 and 159,382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,044.57, 345,117.71 and 159,382.49 is: 219,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,044.57 : 345,117.71 = 159,382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,044.57/345,117.71 = 159,382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,044.57x = 345,117.71 × 159,382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,044.57x = 55,005,718,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,005,718,635.77/250,044.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,983.66

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