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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,038.10, 376,557.15 and 151,505.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,038.10, 376,557.15 and 151,505.30 is: 227,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,038.10 : 376,557.15 = 151,505.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,038.10/376,557.15 = 151,505.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,038.10x = 376,557.15 × 151,505.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,038.10x = 57,050,403,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,050,403,977.90/251,038.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,257.95

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