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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,894.96, 346,522.42 and 165,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,894.96, 346,522.42 and 165,236.88 is: 228,216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,894.96 : 346,522.42 = 165,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,894.96/346,522.42 = 165,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,894.96x = 346,522.42 × 165,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,894.96x = 57,258,283,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,258,283,530.85/250,894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,216.16

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