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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,937.86, 375,914.70 and 145,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,937.86, 375,914.70 and 145,535.44 is: 218,017.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,937.86 : 375,914.70 = 145,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,937.86/375,914.70 = 145,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,937.86x = 375,914.70 × 145,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,937.86x = 54,708,911,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,708,911,266.97/250,937.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,017.76

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