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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,648.37, 375,884.87 and 150,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,648.37, 375,884.87 and 150,826.40 is: 226,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,648.37 : 375,884.87 = 150,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,648.37/375,884.87 = 150,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,648.37x = 375,884.87 × 150,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,648.37x = 56,693,359,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693,359,123.01/250,648.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,186.83

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