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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,256.80, 350,851.19 and 150,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,256.80, 350,851.19 and 150,873.18 is: 208,191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,256.80 : 350,851.19 = 150,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,256.80/350,851.19 = 150,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,256.80x = 350,851.19 × 150,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,256.80x = 52,934,034,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,934,034,742.08/254,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,191.23

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