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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,817.44, 346,415.57 and 165,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,817.44, 346,415.57 and 165,159.34 is: 228,109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,817.44 : 346,415.57 = 165,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,817.44/346,415.57 = 165,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,817.44x = 346,415.57 × 165,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,817.44x = 57,213,766,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,213,766,906.92/250,817.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,109.21

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