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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,019.08, 346,442.58 and 150,426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,019.08, 346,442.58 and 150,426.44 is: 207,610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,019.08 : 346,442.58 = 150,426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,019.08/346,442.58 = 150,426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,019.08x = 346,442.58 × 150,426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,019.08x = 52,114,123,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,114,123,973.82/251,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,610.21

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