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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,202.94, 344,936.82 and 158,276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,202.94, 344,936.82 and 158,276.49 is: 218,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,202.94 : 344,936.82 = 158,276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,202.94/344,936.82 = 158,276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,202.94x = 344,936.82 × 158,276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,202.94x = 54,595,389,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,595,389,141.36/250,202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,204.43

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