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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,778.43, 347,460.69 and 154,946.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,778.43, 347,460.69 and 154,946.27 is: 213,829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,778.43 : 347,460.69 = 154,946.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,778.43/347,460.69 = 154,946.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,778.43x = 347,460.69 × 154,946.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,778.43x = 53,837,736,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,837,736,510.79/251,778.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,829.82

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