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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,114.41, 346,602.14 and 155,702.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,114.41, 346,602.14 and 155,702.89 is: 214,909.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,114.41 : 346,602.14 = 155,702.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,114.41/346,602.14 = 155,702.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,114.41x = 346,602.14 × 155,702.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,114.41x = 53,966,954,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,966,954,878.18/251,114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,909.83

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