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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,805.84, 346,231.13 and 158,971.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,805.84, 346,231.13 and 158,971.01 is: 219,455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,805.84 : 346,231.13 = 158,971.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,805.84/346,231.13 = 158,971.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,805.84x = 346,231.13 × 158,971.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,805.84x = 55,040,709,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,040,709,903.53/250,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,455.46

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