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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,977.27, 350,439.21 and 150,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,977.27, 350,439.21 and 150,592.32 is: 207,788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,977.27 : 350,439.21 = 150,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,977.27/350,439.21 = 150,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,977.27x = 350,439.21 × 150,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,977.27x = 52,773,453,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,773,453,652.87/253,977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,788.10

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