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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,437.36, 375,656.08 and 151,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,437.36, 375,656.08 and 151,734 is: 227,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,437.36 : 375,656.08 = 151,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,437.36/375,656.08 = 151,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,437.36x = 375,656.08 × 151,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,437.36x = 56,999,799,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,999,799,642.72/250,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,601.02

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