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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,250.34, 437,987.97 and 150,089.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,250.34, 437,987.97 and 150,089.88 is: 224,935.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,250.34 : 437,987.97 = 150,089.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,250.34/437,987.97 = 150,089.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,250.34x = 437,987.97 × 150,089.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,250.34x = 65,737,561,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,737,561,858.74/292,250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,935.79

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