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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,880.58, 346,377.33 and 155,488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,880.58, 346,377.33 and 155,488.50 is: 214,674.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,880.58 : 346,377.33 = 155,488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,880.58/346,377.33 = 155,488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,880.58x = 346,377.33 × 155,488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,880.58x = 53,857,691,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,857,691,475.71/250,880.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,674.61

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