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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,780.44, 346,092.30 and 165,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,780.44, 346,092.30 and 165,749.88 is: 228,744.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,780.44 : 346,092.30 = 165,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,780.44/346,092.30 = 165,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,780.44x = 346,092.30 × 165,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,780.44x = 57,364,757,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,364,757,193.92/250,780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,744.94

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