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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,830.86, 351,645.66 and 150,038.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,830.86, 351,645.66 and 150,038.16 is: 207,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,830.86 : 351,645.66 = 150,038.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,830.86/351,645.66 = 150,038.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,830.86x = 351,645.66 × 150,038.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,830.86x = 52,760,267,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,760,267,798.39/254,830.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,040.34

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