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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,891.96, 346,518.26 and 165,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,891.96, 346,518.26 and 165,233.86 is: 228,211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,891.96 : 346,518.26 = 165,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,891.96/346,518.26 = 165,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,891.96x = 346,518.26 × 165,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,891.96x = 57,256,549,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,256,549,660.28/250,891.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,211.97

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