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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,482.38, 375,729.04 and 150,726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,482.38, 375,729.04 and 150,726.02 is: 226,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,482.38 : 375,729.04 = 150,726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,482.38/375,729.04 = 150,726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,482.38x = 375,729.04 × 150,726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,482.38x = 56,632,142,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,632,142,797.62/250,482.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,092.32

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