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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,134.89, 350,655.84 and 150,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,134.89, 350,655.84 and 150,750 is: 208,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,134.89 : 350,655.84 = 150,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,134.89/350,655.84 = 150,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,134.89x = 350,655.84 × 150,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,134.89x = 52,861,367,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861,367,880.00/254,134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,005.16

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