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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,037.10, 376,555.65 and 151,504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,037.10, 376,555.65 and 151,504.30 is: 227,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,037.10 : 376,555.65 = 151,504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,037.10/376,555.65 = 151,504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,037.10x = 376,555.65 × 151,504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,037.10x = 57,049,800,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,800,164.30/251,037.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,256.45

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