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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,141.98, 626,710.50 and 250,188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,141.98, 626,710.50 and 250,188.84 is: 345,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,141.98 : 626,710.50 = 250,188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,141.98/626,710.50 = 250,188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,141.98x = 626,710.50 × 250,188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,141.98x = 156,795,973,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,795,973,010.82/454,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,257.61

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