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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,526, 345,907.32 and 161,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,526, 345,907.32 and 161,257.52 is: 222,652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,526 : 345,907.32 = 161,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,526/345,907.32 = 161,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,526x = 345,907.32 × 161,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,526x = 55,780,156,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,780,156,573.05/250,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,652.17

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