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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,958.34, 347,003.71 and 246,902.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,958.34, 347,003.71 and 246,902.21 is: 341,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,958.34 : 347,003.71 = 246,902.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,958.34/347,003.71 = 246,902.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,958.34x = 347,003.71 × 246,902.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,958.34x = 85,675,982,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,675,982,877.20/250,958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,395.24

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