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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,458.25, 345,667.83 and 154,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,458.25, 345,667.83 and 154,995.70 is: 213,916.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,458.25 : 345,667.83 = 154,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,458.25/345,667.83 = 154,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,458.25x = 345,667.83 × 154,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,458.25x = 53,577,024,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,577,024,775.01/250,458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,916.00

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