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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,846.26, 346,455.27 and 165,188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,846.26, 346,455.27 and 165,188.13 is: 228,148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,846.26 : 346,455.27 = 165,188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,846.26/346,455.27 = 165,188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,846.26x = 346,455.27 × 165,188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,846.26x = 57,230,298,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,230,298,179.95/250,846.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,148.90

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