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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,260.73, 350,856.59 and 150,877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,260.73, 350,856.59 and 150,877.10 is: 208,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,260.73 : 350,856.59 = 150,877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,260.73/350,856.59 = 150,877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,260.73x = 350,856.59 × 150,877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,260.73x = 52,936,224,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,936,224,937.85/254,260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,196.62

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