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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,257.46, 346,594.94 and 154,394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,257.46, 346,594.94 and 154,394.02 is: 212,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,257.46 : 346,594.94 = 154,394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,257.46/346,594.94 = 154,394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,257.46x = 346,594.94 × 154,394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,257.46x = 53,512,185,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,512,185,617.76/251,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,977.50

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