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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,524.98, 350,070.48 and 245,947.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,524.98, 350,070.48 and 245,947.90 is: 336,949.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,524.98 : 350,070.48 = 245,947.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,524.98/350,070.48 = 245,947.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,524.98x = 350,070.48 × 245,947.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,524.98x = 86,099,096,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,099,096,427.90/255,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,949.82

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