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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,107.72, 346,383.90 and 150,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,107.72, 346,383.90 and 150,447.40 is: 207,530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,107.72 : 346,383.90 = 150,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,107.72/346,383.90 = 150,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,107.72x = 346,383.90 × 150,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,107.72x = 52,112,557,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,112,557,156.86/251,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,530.69

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