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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,202.33, 346,573.49 and 155,674.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,202.33, 346,573.49 and 155,674.17 is: 214,777.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,202.33 : 346,573.49 = 155,674.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,202.33/346,573.49 = 155,674.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,202.33x = 346,573.49 × 155,674.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,202.33x = 53,952,539,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952,539,621.38/251,202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,777.23

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