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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,339.76, 350,975.78 and 150,978.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,339.76, 350,975.78 and 150,978.29 is: 208,342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,339.76 : 350,975.78 = 150,978.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,339.76/350,975.78 = 150,978.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,339.76x = 350,975.78 × 150,978.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,339.76x = 52,989,723,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,989,723,218.36/254,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,342.27

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