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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,890.23, 346,515.86 and 165,232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,890.23, 346,515.86 and 165,232.11 is: 228,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,890.23 : 346,515.86 = 165,232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,890.23/346,515.86 = 165,232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,890.23x = 346,515.86 × 165,232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,890.23x = 57,255,545,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255,545,870.10/250,890.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,209.55

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