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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,458, 345,667.46 and 154,995.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,458, 345,667.46 and 154,995.45 is: 213,915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,458 : 345,667.46 = 154,995.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,458/345,667.46 = 154,995.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,458x = 345,667.46 × 154,995.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,458x = 53,576,883,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,576,883,513.06/250,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,915.64

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