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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,528, 345,910.08 and 161,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,528, 345,910.08 and 161,259.52 is: 222,654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,528 : 345,910.08 = 161,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,528/345,910.08 = 161,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,528x = 345,910.08 × 161,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,528x = 55,781,293,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,781,293,463.96/250,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,654.93

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