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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,459.25, 345,669.21 and 154,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,459.25, 345,669.21 and 154,996.70 is: 213,917.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,459.25 : 345,669.21 = 154,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,459.25/345,669.21 = 154,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,459.25x = 345,669.21 × 154,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,459.25x = 53,577,586,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,577,586,841.61/250,459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,917.38

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