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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,816.44, 346,414.19 and 165,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,816.44, 346,414.19 and 165,158.34 is: 228,107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,816.44 : 346,414.19 = 165,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,816.44/346,414.19 = 165,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,816.44x = 346,414.19 × 165,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,816.44x = 57,213,190,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,213,190,448.00/250,816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,107.81

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