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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,975.26, 346,228.83 and 155,447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,975.26, 346,228.83 and 155,447.10 is: 214,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,975.26 : 346,228.83 = 155,447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,975.26/346,228.83 = 155,447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,975.26x = 346,228.83 × 155,447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,975.26x = 53,820,267,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,820,267,559.89/250,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,444.51

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