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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,959.84, 347,005.79 and 246,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,959.84, 347,005.79 and 246,903.72 is: 341,397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,959.84 : 347,005.79 = 246,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,959.84/347,005.79 = 246,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,959.84x = 347,005.79 × 246,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,959.84x = 85,677,020,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,677,020,412.54/250,959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,397.33

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