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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,075.42, 346,482.51 and 150,473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,075.42, 346,482.51 and 150,473.42 is: 207,652.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,075.42 : 346,482.51 = 150,473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,075.42/346,482.51 = 150,473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,075.42x = 346,482.51 × 150,473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,075.42x = 52,136,408,249.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,136,408,249.88/251,075.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,652.38

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