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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,621.38, 349,937.38 and 150,203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,621.38, 349,937.38 and 150,203.36 is: 207,245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,621.38 : 349,937.38 = 150,203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,621.38/349,937.38 = 150,203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,621.38x = 349,937.38 × 150,203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,621.38x = 52,561,770,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,561,770,265.60/253,621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,245.03

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