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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,774.26, 376,257.42 and 151,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,774.26, 376,257.42 and 151,005.78 is: 226,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,774.26 : 376,257.42 = 151,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,774.26/376,257.42 = 151,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,774.26x = 376,257.42 × 151,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,774.26x = 56,817,045,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,817,045,187.89/250,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,566.50

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