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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,841.72, 346,161.58 and 150,239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,841.72, 346,161.58 and 150,239.72 is: 207,330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,841.72 : 346,161.58 = 150,239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,841.72/346,161.58 = 150,239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,841.72x = 346,161.58 × 150,239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,841.72x = 52,007,219,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,007,219,343.76/250,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,330.82

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