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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,939.86, 375,917.70 and 145,537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,939.86, 375,917.70 and 145,537.44 is: 218,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,939.86 : 375,917.70 = 145,537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,939.86/375,917.70 = 145,537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,939.86x = 375,917.70 × 145,537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,939.86x = 54,710,099,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,710,099,708.69/250,939.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,020.76

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