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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,839.18, 346,266.05 and 154,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,839.18, 346,266.05 and 154,058.72 is: 212,667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,839.18 : 346,266.05 = 154,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,839.18/346,266.05 = 154,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,839.18x = 346,266.05 × 154,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,839.18x = 53,345,301,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345,301,940.83/250,839.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,667.34

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