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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,661.66, 377,176.44 and 150,534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,661.66, 377,176.44 and 150,534.34 is: 225,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,661.66 : 377,176.44 = 150,534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,661.66/377,176.44 = 150,534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,661.66x = 377,176.44 × 150,534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,661.66x = 56,778,006,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,778,006,458.95/251,661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,612.46

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