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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,918.22, 346,333.52 and 155,370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,918.22, 346,333.52 and 155,370.62 is: 214,452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,918.22 : 346,333.52 = 155,370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,918.22/346,333.52 = 155,370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,918.22x = 346,333.52 × 155,370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,918.22x = 53,810,053,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,810,053,729.18/250,918.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,452.56

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