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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,684.38, 375,839.56 and 150,821.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,684.38, 375,839.56 and 150,821.18 is: 226,119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,684.38 : 375,839.56 = 150,821.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,684.38/375,839.56 = 150,821.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,684.38x = 375,839.56 × 150,821.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,684.38x = 56,684,563,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,684,563,673.63/250,684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,119.25

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