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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,301.68, 345,139.59 and 159,513.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,301.68, 345,139.59 and 159,513.91 is: 219,952.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,301.68 : 345,139.59 = 159,513.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,301.68/345,139.59 = 159,513.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,301.68x = 345,139.59 × 159,513.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,301.68x = 55,054,565,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,054,565,496.70/250,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,952.84

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