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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,077.17, 346,484.93 and 150,475.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,077.17, 346,484.93 and 150,475.17 is: 207,654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,077.17 : 346,484.93 = 150,475.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,077.17/346,484.93 = 150,475.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,077.17x = 346,484.93 × 150,475.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,077.17x = 52,137,377,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,137,377,991.81/251,077.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,654.79

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