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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,617.37, 349,931.88 and 150,199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,617.37, 349,931.88 and 150,199.35 is: 207,239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,617.37 : 349,931.88 = 150,199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,617.37/349,931.88 = 150,199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,617.37x = 349,931.88 × 150,199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,617.37x = 52,559,540,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,559,540,920.28/253,617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,239.52

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