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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,426.86, 375,640.29 and 151,723.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,426.86, 375,640.29 and 151,723.50 is: 227,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,426.86 : 375,640.29 = 151,723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,426.86/375,640.29 = 151,723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,426.86x = 375,640.29 × 151,723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,426.86x = 56,993,459,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993,459,539.82/250,426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,585.25

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