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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,166.28, 345,283.02 and 159,501.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,166.28, 345,283.02 and 159,501.36 is: 220,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,166.28 : 345,283.02 = 159,501.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,166.28/345,283.02 = 159,501.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,166.28x = 345,283.02 × 159,501.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,166.28x = 55,073,111,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,073,111,274.91/250,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,146.02

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