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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,837.59, 346,155.88 and 150,235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,837.59, 346,155.88 and 150,235.59 is: 207,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,837.59 : 346,155.88 = 150,235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,837.59/346,155.88 = 150,235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,837.59x = 346,155.88 × 150,235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,837.59x = 52,004,934,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,004,934,067.96/250,837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,325.12

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