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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,504.81, 345,733.57 and 158,632.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,504.81, 345,733.57 and 158,632.48 is: 218,936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,504.81 : 345,733.57 = 158,632.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,504.81/345,733.57 = 158,632.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,504.81x = 345,733.57 × 158,632.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,504.81x = 54,844,572,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,844,572,367.44/250,504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,936.21

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