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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,966.26, 346,216.41 and 155,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,966.26, 346,216.41 and 155,438.10 is: 214,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,966.26 : 346,216.41 = 155,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,966.26/346,216.41 = 155,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,966.26x = 346,216.41 × 155,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,966.26x = 53,815,220,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,815,220,959.22/250,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,432.10

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