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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,229.30, 377,135.55 and 151,502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,229.30, 377,135.55 and 151,502.10 is: 227,429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,229.30 : 377,135.55 = 151,502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,229.30/377,135.55 = 151,502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,229.30x = 377,135.55 × 151,502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,229.30x = 57,136,827,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,136,827,809.66/251,229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,429.00

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