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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,250.17, 346,779.93 and 154,537.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,250.17, 346,779.93 and 154,537.15 is: 213,294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,250.17 : 346,779.93 = 154,537.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,250.17/346,779.93 = 154,537.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,250.17x = 346,779.93 × 154,537.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,250.17x = 53,590,382,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,590,382,153.66/251,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,294.91

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