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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,631.42, 376,863.84 and 151,573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,631.42, 376,863.84 and 151,573.02 is: 227,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,631.42 : 376,863.84 = 151,573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,631.42/376,863.84 = 151,573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,631.42x = 376,863.84 × 151,573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,631.42x = 57,122,390,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,122,390,357.60/251,631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,008.18

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