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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,256.49, 350,850.76 and 150,872.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,256.49, 350,850.76 and 150,872.87 is: 208,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,256.49 : 350,850.76 = 150,872.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,256.49/350,850.76 = 150,872.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,256.49x = 350,850.76 × 150,872.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,256.49x = 52,933,858,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,933,858,594.26/254,256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,190.79

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