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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,606.22, 377,264.61 and 150,505.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,606.22, 377,264.61 and 150,505.26 is: 225,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,606.22 : 377,264.61 = 150,505.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,606.22/377,264.61 = 150,505.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,606.22x = 377,264.61 × 150,505.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,606.22x = 56,780,308,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,780,308,216.85/251,606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,671.32

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