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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,463.62, 345,675.23 and 155,001.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,463.62, 345,675.23 and 155,001.07 is: 213,923.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,463.62 : 345,675.23 = 155,001.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,463.62/345,675.23 = 155,001.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,463.62x = 345,675.23 × 155,001.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,463.62x = 53,580,030,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580,030,522.50/250,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,923.41

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