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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,143.08, 345,251.04 and 159,478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,143.08, 345,251.04 and 159,478.16 is: 220,114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,143.08 : 345,251.04 = 159,478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,143.08/345,251.04 = 159,478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,143.08x = 345,251.04 × 159,478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,143.08x = 55,060,000,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,060,000,597.29/250,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,114.03

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