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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,818.44, 346,416.95 and 165,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,818.44, 346,416.95 and 165,160.34 is: 228,110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,818.44 : 346,416.95 = 165,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,818.44/346,416.95 = 165,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,818.44x = 346,416.95 × 165,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,818.44x = 57,214,341,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,214,341,243.76/250,818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,110.59

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