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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,460.24, 345,670.58 and 154,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,460.24, 345,670.58 and 154,997.70 is: 213,918.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,460.24 : 345,670.58 = 154,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,460.24/345,670.58 = 154,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,460.24x = 345,670.58 × 154,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,460.24x = 53,578,144,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,578,144,857.67/250,460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,918.76

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