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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,149.08, 345,259.32 and 159,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,149.08, 345,259.32 and 159,484.16 is: 220,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,149.08 : 345,259.32 = 159,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,149.08/345,259.32 = 159,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,149.08x = 345,259.32 × 159,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,149.08x = 55,063,392,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,063,392,632.37/250,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,122.31

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