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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,978.27, 350,440.59 and 150,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,978.27, 350,440.59 and 150,593.32 is: 207,789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,978.27 : 350,440.59 = 150,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,978.27/350,440.59 = 150,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,978.27x = 350,440.59 × 150,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,978.27x = 52,774,011,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774,011,910.86/253,978.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,789.48

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