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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,983.90, 346,348.31 and 155,488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,983.90, 346,348.31 and 155,488.55 is: 214,568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,983.90 : 346,348.31 = 155,488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,983.90/346,348.31 = 155,488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,983.90x = 346,348.31 × 155,488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,983.90x = 53,853,194,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,853,194,007.67/250,983.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,568.32

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