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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,388.48, 345,867.36 and 186,615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,388.48, 345,867.36 and 186,615.56 is: 257,776.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,388.48 : 345,867.36 = 186,615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,388.48/345,867.36 = 186,615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,388.48x = 345,867.36 × 186,615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,388.48x = 64,544,231,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,544,231,072.12/250,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,776.36

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