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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,892.55, 346,729.46 and 205,498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,892.55, 346,729.46 and 205,498.65 is: 283,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,892.55 : 346,729.46 = 205,498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,892.55/346,729.46 = 205,498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,892.55x = 346,729.46 × 205,498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,892.55x = 71,252,434,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,252,434,917.74/250,892.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,995.82

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