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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,147.08, 345,256.61 and 159,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,147.08, 345,256.61 and 159,482.16 is: 220,119.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,147.08 : 345,256.61 = 159,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,147.08/345,256.61 = 159,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,147.08x = 345,256.61 × 159,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,147.08x = 55,062,269,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,062,269,119.67/250,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,119.58

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