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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,012.55, 376,810.43 and 151,285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,012.55, 376,810.43 and 151,285.35 is: 227,103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,012.55 : 376,810.43 = 151,285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,012.55/376,810.43 = 151,285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,012.55x = 376,810.43 × 151,285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,012.55x = 57,005,897,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,005,897,786.20/251,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,103.78

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