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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,427.36, 375,641.04 and 151,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,427.36, 375,641.04 and 151,724 is: 227,586

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,427.36 : 375,641.04 = 151,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,427.36/375,641.04 = 151,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,427.36x = 375,641.04 × 151,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,427.36x = 56,993,761,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993,761,152.96/250,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,586

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