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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,335.24, 345,507.98 and 159,719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,335.24, 345,507.98 and 159,719.33 is: 220,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,335.24 : 345,507.98 = 159,719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,335.24/345,507.98 = 159,719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,335.24x = 345,507.98 × 159,719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,335.24x = 55,184,300,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,184,300,549.12/250,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,441.60

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