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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,012.80, 376,810.80 and 151,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,012.80, 376,810.80 and 151,285.60 is: 227,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,012.80 : 376,810.80 = 151,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,012.80/376,810.80 = 151,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,012.80x = 376,810.80 × 151,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,012.80x = 57,006,047,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,006,047,964.48/251,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,104.15

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