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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,119.98, 350,635.33 and 150,735.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,119.98, 350,635.33 and 150,735.03 is: 207,984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,119.98 : 350,635.33 = 150,735.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,119.98/350,635.33 = 150,735.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,119.98x = 350,635.33 × 150,735.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,119.98x = 52,853,025,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,853,025,860.15/254,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,984.53

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