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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,077.92, 346,485.96 and 150,475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,077.92, 346,485.96 and 150,475.92 is: 207,655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,077.92 : 346,485.96 = 150,475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,077.92/346,485.96 = 150,475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,077.92x = 346,485.96 × 150,475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,077.92x = 52,137,793,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,137,793,598.08/251,077.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,655.83

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