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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,410.46, 345,457.83 and 165,645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,410.46, 345,457.83 and 165,645.82 is: 228,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,410.46 : 345,457.83 = 165,645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,410.46/345,457.83 = 165,645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,410.46x = 345,457.83 × 165,645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,410.46x = 57,223,645,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223,645,525.77/250,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,519.39

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