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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,214.44, 346,537.51 and 159,165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,214.44, 346,537.51 and 159,165.32 is: 219,560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,214.44 : 346,537.51 = 159,165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,214.44/346,537.51 = 159,165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,214.44x = 346,537.51 × 159,165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,214.44x = 55,156,751,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,156,751,540.55/251,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,560.44

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