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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,912.98, 346,326.28 and 155,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,912.98, 346,326.28 and 155,365.38 is: 214,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,912.98 : 346,326.28 = 155,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,912.98/346,326.28 = 155,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,912.98x = 346,326.28 × 155,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,912.98x = 53,807,114,096.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807,114,096.19/250,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,445.32

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