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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,372.51, 345,497.71 and 159,718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,372.51, 345,497.71 and 159,718.74 is: 220,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,372.51 : 345,497.71 = 159,718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,372.51/345,497.71 = 159,718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,372.51x = 345,497.71 × 159,718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,372.51x = 55,182,458,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,182,458,914.09/250,372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,401.43

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