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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,568.96, 347,165.12 and 150,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,568.96, 347,165.12 and 150,967.04 is: 208,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,568.96 : 347,165.12 = 150,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,568.96/347,165.12 = 150,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,568.96x = 347,165.12 × 150,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,568.96x = 52,410,490,557.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410,490,557.64/251,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,334.49

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