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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,031.70, 555,806.16 and 250,094.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,031.70, 555,806.16 and 250,094.70 is: 344,896.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,031.70 : 555,806.16 = 250,094.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,031.70/555,806.16 = 250,094.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,031.70x = 555,806.16 × 250,094.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,031.70x = 139,004,174,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,004,174,843.35/403,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,896.38

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