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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,262.86, 350,859.53 and 150,879.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,262.86, 350,859.53 and 150,879.24 is: 208,199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,262.86 : 350,859.53 = 150,879.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,262.86/350,859.53 = 150,879.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,262.86x = 350,859.53 × 150,879.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,262.86x = 52,937,418,577.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,937,418,577.53/254,262.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,199.57

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