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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,160.20, 376,521.60 and 151,214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,160.20, 376,521.60 and 151,214.30 is: 226,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,160.20 : 376,521.60 = 151,214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,160.20/376,521.60 = 151,214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,160.20x = 376,521.60 × 151,214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,160.20x = 56,935,450,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,935,450,178.88/251,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,689.78

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