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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,106.72, 346,382.52 and 150,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,106.72, 346,382.52 and 150,446.40 is: 207,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,106.72 : 346,382.52 = 150,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,106.72/346,382.52 = 150,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,106.72x = 346,382.52 × 150,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,106.72x = 52,112,003,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,112,003,156.93/251,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,529.31

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