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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,918.08, 346,429.08 and 155,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,918.08, 346,429.08 and 155,526 is: 214,726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,918.08 : 346,429.08 = 155,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,918.08/346,429.08 = 155,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,918.08x = 346,429.08 × 155,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,918.08x = 53,878,729,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,878,729,096.08/250,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,726.37

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