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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,253.30, 350,846.36 and 150,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,253.30, 350,846.36 and 150,869.68 is: 208,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,253.30 : 350,846.36 = 150,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,253.30/350,846.36 = 150,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,253.30x = 350,846.36 × 150,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,253.30x = 52,932,076,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,932,076,609.36/254,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,186.39

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