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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,623.63, 345,785.03 and 153,727.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,623.63, 345,785.03 and 153,727.91 is: 212,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,623.63 : 345,785.03 = 153,727.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,623.63/345,785.03 = 153,727.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,623.63x = 345,785.03 × 153,727.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,623.63x = 53,156,807,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156,807,473.62/250,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,098.15

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