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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,273.32, 345,100.42 and 159,485.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,273.32, 345,100.42 and 159,485.47 is: 219,913.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,273.32 : 345,100.42 = 159,485.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,273.32/345,100.42 = 159,485.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,273.32x = 345,100.42 × 159,485.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,273.32x = 55,038,502,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,038,502,680.90/250,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,913.58

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