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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,048.22, 346,301.91 and 150,387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,048.22, 346,301.91 and 150,387.90 is: 207,448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,048.22 : 346,301.91 = 150,387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,048.22/346,301.91 = 150,387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,048.22x = 346,301.91 × 150,387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,048.22x = 52,079,617,010.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,079,617,010.89/251,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,448.66

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