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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,426.36, 375,639.54 and 151,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,426.36, 375,639.54 and 151,723 is: 227,584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,426.36 : 375,639.54 = 151,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,426.36/375,639.54 = 151,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,426.36x = 375,639.54 × 151,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,426.36x = 56,993,157,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993,157,927.42/250,426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,584.50

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