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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,315.98, 345,767.31 and 186,543.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,315.98, 345,767.31 and 186,543.06 is: 257,676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,315.98 : 345,767.31 = 186,543.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,315.98/345,767.31 = 186,543.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,315.98x = 345,767.31 × 186,543.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,315.98x = 64,500,492,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,500,492,055.37/250,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,676.29

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