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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,446.87, 345,652.11 and 154,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,446.87, 345,652.11 and 154,984.32 is: 213,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,446.87 : 345,652.11 = 154,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,446.87/345,652.11 = 154,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,446.87x = 345,652.11 × 154,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,446.87x = 53,570,657,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,570,657,224.92/250,446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,900.29

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