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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,850.91, 346,240.62 and 155,303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,850.91, 346,240.62 and 155,303.31 is: 214,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,850.91 : 346,240.62 = 155,303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,850.91/346,240.62 = 155,303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,850.91x = 346,240.62 × 155,303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,850.91x = 53,772,314,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772,314,059.24/250,850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,359.66

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