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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,265.33, 345,373.17 and 152,148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,265.33, 345,373.17 and 152,148.41 is: 209,969.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,265.33 : 345,373.17 = 152,148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,265.33/345,373.17 = 152,148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,265.33x = 345,373.17 × 152,148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,265.33x = 52,547,978,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,547,978,672.16/250,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,969.07

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