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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,686.26, 375,842.37 and 150,823.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,686.26, 375,842.37 and 150,823.05 is: 226,122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,686.26 : 375,842.37 = 150,823.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,686.26/375,842.37 = 150,823.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,686.26x = 375,842.37 × 150,823.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,686.26x = 56,685,692,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,685,692,562.63/250,686.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,122.06

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