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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,252.43, 346,783.03 and 154,539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,252.43, 346,783.03 and 154,539.40 is: 213,298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,252.43 : 346,783.03 = 154,539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,252.43/346,783.03 = 154,539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,252.43x = 346,783.03 × 154,539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,252.43x = 53,591,641,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,591,641,386.38/251,252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,298.00

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