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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,320.80, 377,272.80 and 151,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,320.80, 377,272.80 and 151,593.60 is: 227,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,320.80 : 377,272.80 = 151,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,320.80/377,272.80 = 151,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,320.80x = 377,272.80 × 151,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,320.80x = 57,192,141,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,192,141,934.08/251,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,566.29

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