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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,172.15, 375,354.41 and 150,401.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,172.15, 375,354.41 and 150,401.21 is: 225,659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,172.15 : 375,354.41 = 150,401.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,172.15/375,354.41 = 150,401.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,172.15x = 375,354.41 × 150,401.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,172.15x = 56,453,754,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,453,754,814.06/250,172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,659.63

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