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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,161.70, 376,523.85 and 151,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,161.70, 376,523.85 and 151,215.80 is: 226,692.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,161.70 : 376,523.85 = 151,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,161.70/376,523.85 = 151,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,161.70x = 376,523.85 × 151,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,161.70x = 56,936,355,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,936,355,196.83/251,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,692.03

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