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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,261.01, 345,366.50 and 153,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,261.01, 345,366.50 and 153,518.20 is: 211,858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,261.01 : 345,366.50 = 153,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,261.01/345,366.50 = 153,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,261.01x = 345,366.50 × 153,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,261.01x = 53,020,044,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,020,044,595.52/250,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,858.99

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