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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,685.88, 375,841.81 and 150,822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,685.88, 375,841.81 and 150,822.68 is: 226,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,685.88 : 375,841.81 = 150,822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,685.88/375,841.81 = 150,822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,685.88x = 375,841.81 × 150,822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,685.88x = 56,685,466,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,685,466,783.99/250,685.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,121.50

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