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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,251.43, 346,781.65 and 154,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,251.43, 346,781.65 and 154,538.40 is: 213,296.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,251.43 : 346,781.65 = 154,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,251.43/346,781.65 = 154,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,251.43x = 346,781.65 × 154,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,251.43x = 53,591,081,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,591,081,340.36/251,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,296.62

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