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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,199.93, 344,932.70 and 158,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,199.93, 344,932.70 and 158,273.48 is: 218,200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,199.93 : 344,932.70 = 158,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,199.93/344,932.70 = 158,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,199.93x = 344,932.70 × 158,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,199.93x = 54,593,696,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,593,696,278.77/250,199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,200.29

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