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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,013.55, 376,811.93 and 151,286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,013.55, 376,811.93 and 151,286.35 is: 227,105.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,013.55 : 376,811.93 = 151,286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,013.55/376,811.93 = 151,286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,013.55x = 376,811.93 × 151,286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,013.55x = 57,006,501,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,006,501,526.16/251,013.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,105.28

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