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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,112.40, 345,206.16 and 169,565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,112.40, 345,206.16 and 169,565.82 is: 234,035.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,112.40 : 345,206.16 = 169,565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,112.40/345,206.16 = 169,565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,112.40x = 345,206.16 × 169,565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,112.40x = 58,535,165,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,535,165,589.45/250,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,035.44

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