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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,002.19, 346,382.30 and 150,400.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,002.19, 346,382.30 and 150,400.19 is: 207,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,002.19 : 346,382.30 = 150,400.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,002.19/346,382.30 = 150,400.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,002.19x = 346,382.30 × 150,400.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,002.19x = 52,095,961,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,095,961,248.72/251,002.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,551.82

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