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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,406.21, 346,947.79 and 153,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,406.21, 346,947.79 and 153,295.20 is: 211,551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,406.21 : 346,947.79 = 153,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,406.21/346,947.79 = 153,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,406.21x = 346,947.79 × 153,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,406.21x = 53,185,430,091.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,185,430,091.13/251,406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,551.78

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