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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,938.86, 375,916.20 and 145,536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,938.86, 375,916.20 and 145,536.44 is: 218,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,938.86 : 375,916.20 = 145,536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,938.86/375,916.20 = 145,536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,938.86x = 375,916.20 × 145,536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,938.86x = 54,709,505,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,709,505,486.33/250,938.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,019.26

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