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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,819.83, 346,418.84 and 165,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,819.83, 346,418.84 and 165,161.72 is: 228,112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,819.83 : 346,418.84 = 165,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,819.83/346,418.84 = 165,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,819.83x = 346,418.84 × 165,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,819.83x = 57,215,132,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,215,132,733.76/250,819.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,112.48

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