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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,957.34, 347,002.33 and 246,901.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,957.34, 347,002.33 and 246,901.21 is: 341,393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,957.34 : 347,002.33 = 246,901.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,957.34/347,002.33 = 246,901.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,957.34x = 347,002.33 × 246,901.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,957.34x = 85,675,296,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,675,296,079.89/250,957.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,393.87

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