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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,855.47, 346,246.92 and 155,307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,855.47, 346,246.92 and 155,307.87 is: 214,365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,855.47 : 346,246.92 = 155,307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,855.47/346,246.92 = 155,307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,855.47x = 346,246.92 × 155,307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,855.47x = 53,774,871,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,774,871,639.26/250,855.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,365.95

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