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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,699.46, 345,977.93 and 159,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,699.46, 345,977.93 and 159,982.70 is: 220,784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,699.46 : 345,977.93 = 159,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,699.46/345,977.93 = 159,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,699.46x = 345,977.93 × 159,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,699.46x = 55,350,482,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350,482,051.88/250,699.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,784.21

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