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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,088.68, 345,028.17 and 164,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,088.68, 345,028.17 and 164,095.13 is: 226,389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,088.68 : 345,028.17 = 164,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,088.68/345,028.17 = 164,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,088.68x = 345,028.17 × 164,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,088.68x = 56,617,443,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,617,443,887.74/250,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,389.47

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