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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,018.80, 376,819.80 and 151,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,018.80, 376,819.80 and 151,291.60 is: 227,113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,018.80 : 376,819.80 = 151,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,018.80/376,819.80 = 151,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,018.80x = 376,819.80 × 151,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,018.80x = 57,009,670,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,009,670,453.68/251,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,113.15

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