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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,868.08, 346,360.14 and 155,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,868.08, 346,360.14 and 155,476 is: 214,657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,868.08 : 346,360.14 = 155,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,868.08/346,360.14 = 155,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,868.08x = 346,360.14 × 155,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,868.08x = 53,850,689,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,850,689,126.64/250,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,657.40

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