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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,903.18, 346,402.47 and 174,398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,903.18, 346,402.47 and 174,398.14 is: 240,777.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,903.18 : 346,402.47 = 174,398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,903.18/346,402.47 = 174,398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,903.18x = 346,402.47 × 174,398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,903.18x = 60,411,946,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,411,946,459.41/250,903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,777.92

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