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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,254.99, 350,848.69 and 150,871.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,254.99, 350,848.69 and 150,871.37 is: 208,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,254.99 : 350,848.69 = 150,871.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,254.99/350,848.69 = 150,871.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,254.99x = 350,848.69 × 150,871.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,254.99x = 52,933,020,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,933,020,014.41/254,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,188.72

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