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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,657.29, 377,169.88 and 150,529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,657.29, 377,169.88 and 150,529.95 is: 225,605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,657.29 : 377,169.88 = 150,529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,657.29/377,169.88 = 150,529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,657.29x = 377,169.88 × 150,529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,657.29x = 56,775,362,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,775,362,425.26/251,657.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,605.87

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