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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,761.51, 376,238.25 and 150,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,761.51, 376,238.25 and 150,993 is: 226,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,761.51 : 376,238.25 = 150,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,761.51/376,238.25 = 150,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,761.51x = 376,238.25 × 150,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,761.51x = 56,809,342,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,809,342,082.25/250,761.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,547.30

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