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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,907.97, 346,319.37 and 155,360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,907.97, 346,319.37 and 155,360.37 is: 214,438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,907.97 : 346,319.37 = 155,360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,907.97/346,319.37 = 155,360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,907.97x = 346,319.37 × 155,360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,907.97x = 53,804,305,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,804,305,461.37/250,907.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,438.41

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