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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,884.97, 346,508.60 and 165,226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,884.97, 346,508.60 and 165,226.86 is: 228,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,884.97 : 346,508.60 = 165,226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,884.97/346,508.60 = 165,226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,884.97x = 346,508.60 × 165,226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,884.97x = 57,252,528,044.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252,528,044.26/250,884.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,202.31

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