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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,450.64, 375,557.04 and 145,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,450.64, 375,557.04 and 145,301.84 is: 217,883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,450.64 : 375,557.04 = 145,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,450.64/375,557.04 = 145,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,450.64x = 375,557.04 × 145,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,450.64x = 54,569,128,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,569,128,936.95/250,450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,883.77

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