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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,042.26, 350,528.67 and 150,657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,042.26, 350,528.67 and 150,657.30 is: 207,877.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,042.26 : 350,528.67 = 150,657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,042.26/350,528.67 = 150,657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,042.26x = 350,528.67 × 150,657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,042.26x = 52,809,702,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,809,702,994.79/254,042.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,877.63

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