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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,028.69, 345,002.50 and 151,860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,028.69, 345,002.50 and 151,860.88 is: 209,545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,028.69 : 345,002.50 = 151,860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,028.69/345,002.50 = 151,860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,028.69x = 345,002.50 × 151,860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,028.69x = 52,392,383,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,392,383,989.38/250,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,545.49

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