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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,543.44, 345,765.96 and 165,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,543.44, 345,765.96 and 165,511.44 is: 228,416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,543.44 : 345,765.96 = 165,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,543.44/345,765.96 = 165,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,543.44x = 345,765.96 × 165,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,543.44x = 57,228,221,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228,221,942.58/250,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,416.37

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