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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,135.83, 345,241.04 and 159,470.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,135.83, 345,241.04 and 159,470.91 is: 220,104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,135.83 : 345,241.04 = 159,470.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,135.83/345,241.04 = 159,470.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,135.83x = 345,241.04 × 159,470.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,135.83x = 55,055,902,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,055,902,020.79/250,135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,104.02

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