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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,020.08, 346,443.96 and 150,427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,020.08, 346,443.96 and 150,427.44 is: 207,611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,020.08 : 346,443.96 = 150,427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,020.08/346,443.96 = 150,427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,020.08x = 346,443.96 × 150,427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,020.08x = 52,114,678,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,114,678,006.26/251,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,611.59

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