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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,465, 345,677.13 and 155,002.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,465, 345,677.13 and 155,002.45 is: 213,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,465 : 345,677.13 = 155,002.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,465/345,677.13 = 155,002.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,465x = 345,677.13 × 155,002.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,465x = 53,580,802,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580,802,058.97/250,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,925.31

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