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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,436.26, 346,991.37 and 150,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,436.26, 346,991.37 and 150,814.82 is: 208,130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,436.26 : 346,991.37 = 150,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,436.26/346,991.37 = 150,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,436.26x = 346,991.37 × 150,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,436.26x = 52,331,441,008.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,331,441,008.10/251,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,130.05

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