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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,844.76, 346,453.20 and 165,186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,844.76, 346,453.20 and 165,186.63 is: 228,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,844.76 : 346,453.20 = 165,186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,844.76/346,453.20 = 165,186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,844.76x = 346,453.20 × 165,186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,844.76x = 57,229,436,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,229,436,560.72/250,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,146.83

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