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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,001.06, 346,380.75 and 150,399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,001.06, 346,380.75 and 150,399.06 is: 207,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,001.06 : 346,380.75 = 150,399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,001.06/346,380.75 = 150,399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,001.06x = 346,380.75 × 150,399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,001.06x = 52,095,339,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,095,339,202.10/251,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,550.28

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