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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,425.36, 375,638.04 and 151,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,425.36, 375,638.04 and 151,722 is: 227,583

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,425.36 : 375,638.04 = 151,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,425.36/375,638.04 = 151,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,425.36x = 375,638.04 × 151,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,425.36x = 56,992,554,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,992,554,704.88/250,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,583

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