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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,258.22, 346,595.99 and 154,394.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,258.22, 346,595.99 and 154,394.78 is: 212,978.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,258.22 : 346,595.99 = 154,394.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,258.22/346,595.99 = 154,394.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,258.22x = 346,595.99 × 154,394.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,258.22x = 53,512,609,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,512,609,119.98/251,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,978.54

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