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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,451.88, 345,659.02 and 154,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,451.88, 345,659.02 and 154,989.32 is: 213,907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,451.88 : 345,659.02 = 154,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,451.88/345,659.02 = 154,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,451.88x = 345,659.02 × 154,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,451.88x = 53,573,456,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,573,456,461.67/250,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,907.18

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