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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,464.12, 345,675.93 and 155,001.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,464.12, 345,675.93 and 155,001.57 is: 213,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,464.12 : 345,675.93 = 155,001.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,464.12/345,675.93 = 155,001.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,464.12x = 345,675.93 × 155,001.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,464.12x = 53,580,311,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580,311,861.21/250,464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,924.10

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