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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,442.64, 375,545.04 and 145,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,442.64, 375,545.04 and 145,293.84 is: 217,871.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,442.64 : 375,545.04 = 145,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,442.64/375,545.04 = 145,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,442.64x = 375,545.04 × 145,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,442.64x = 54,564,380,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,564,380,954.55/250,442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,871.77

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