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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,122.72, 346,404.56 and 150,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,122.72, 346,404.56 and 150,462.40 is: 207,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,122.72 : 346,404.56 = 150,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,122.72/346,404.56 = 150,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,122.72x = 346,404.56 × 150,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,122.72x = 52,120,861,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,120,861,468.54/251,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,551.36

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