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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,030.44, 345,004.92 and 151,862.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,030.44, 345,004.92 and 151,862.63 is: 209,547.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,030.44 : 345,004.92 = 151,862.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,030.44/345,004.92 = 151,862.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,030.44x = 345,004.92 × 151,862.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,030.44x = 52,393,353,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,393,353,754.83/250,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,547.90

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