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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,046.64, 344,705.67 and 178,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,046.64, 344,705.67 and 178,302.24 is: 245,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,046.64 : 344,705.67 = 178,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,046.64/344,705.67 = 178,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,046.64x = 344,705.67 × 178,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,046.64x = 61,461,793,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,461,793,101.70/250,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,801.32

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