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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,169.86, 345,093.43 and 158,260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,169.86, 345,093.43 and 158,260.67 is: 218,310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,169.86 : 345,093.43 = 158,260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,169.86/345,093.43 = 158,260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,169.86x = 345,093.43 × 158,260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,169.86x = 54,614,717,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,614,717,515.83/250,169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,310.55

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