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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,018.08, 346,441.20 and 150,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,018.08, 346,441.20 and 150,425.44 is: 207,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,018.08 : 346,441.20 = 150,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,018.08/346,441.20 = 150,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,018.08x = 346,441.20 × 150,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,018.08x = 52,113,569,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,113,569,944.13/251,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,608.83

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