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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,036.10, 376,554.15 and 151,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,036.10, 376,554.15 and 151,503.30 is: 227,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,036.10 : 376,554.15 = 151,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,036.10/376,554.15 = 151,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,036.10x = 376,554.15 × 151,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,036.10x = 57,049,196,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,196,353.70/251,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,254.95

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