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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,256.30, 350,850.50 and 150,872.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,256.30, 350,850.50 and 150,872.68 is: 208,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,256.30 : 350,850.50 = 150,872.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,256.30/350,850.50 = 150,872.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,256.30x = 350,850.50 × 150,872.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,256.30x = 52,933,755,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,933,755,214.34/254,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,190.54

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