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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,840.97, 346,160.54 and 150,238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,840.97, 346,160.54 and 150,238.97 is: 207,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,840.97 : 346,160.54 = 150,238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,840.97/346,160.54 = 150,238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,840.97x = 346,160.54 × 150,238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,840.97x = 52,006,802,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,006,802,927.14/250,840.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,329.78

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