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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,891.23, 346,517.24 and 165,233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,891.23, 346,517.24 and 165,233.11 is: 228,210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,891.23 : 346,517.24 = 165,233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,891.23/346,517.24 = 165,233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,891.23x = 346,517.24 × 165,233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,891.23x = 57,256,121,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,256,121,233.82/250,891.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,210.93

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