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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,254.30, 350,847.74 and 150,870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,254.30, 350,847.74 and 150,870.68 is: 208,187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,254.30 : 350,847.74 = 150,870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,254.30/350,847.74 = 150,870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,254.30x = 350,847.74 × 150,870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,254.30x = 52,932,637,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,932,637,110.26/254,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,187.78

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