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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,012.30, 376,810.05 and 151,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,012.30, 376,810.05 and 151,285.10 is: 227,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,012.30 : 376,810.05 = 151,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,012.30/376,810.05 = 151,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,012.30x = 376,810.05 × 151,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,012.30x = 57,005,746,095.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,005,746,095.26/251,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,103.40

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