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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,371.51, 345,496.33 and 159,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,371.51, 345,496.33 and 159,717.74 is: 220,400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,371.51 : 345,496.33 = 159,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,371.51/345,496.33 = 159,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,371.51x = 345,496.33 × 159,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,371.51x = 55,181,894,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,181,894,206.85/250,371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,400.06

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