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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,445.46, 345,506.12 and 165,680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,445.46, 345,506.12 and 165,680.58 is: 228,567.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,445.46 : 345,506.12 = 165,680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,445.46/345,506.12 = 165,680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,445.46x = 345,506.12 × 165,680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,445.46x = 57,243,654,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,243,654,355.15/250,445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,567.35

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