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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,957.84, 347,003.02 and 246,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,957.84, 347,003.02 and 246,901.72 is: 341,394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,957.84 : 347,003.02 = 246,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,957.84/347,003.02 = 246,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,957.84x = 347,003.02 × 246,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,957.84x = 85,675,640,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,675,640,748.18/250,957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,394.56

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