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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,265.60, 345,283.84 and 153,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,265.60, 345,283.84 and 153,433.60 is: 211,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,265.60 : 345,283.84 = 153,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,265.60/345,283.84 = 153,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,265.60x = 345,283.84 × 153,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,265.60x = 52,978,142,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,978,142,593.02/250,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,687.67

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