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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,749.23, 347,447.12 and 151,153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,749.23, 347,447.12 and 151,153.71 is: 208,612.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,749.23 : 347,447.12 = 151,153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,749.23/347,447.12 = 151,153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,749.23x = 347,447.12 × 151,153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,749.23x = 52,517,920,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,517,920,461.05/251,749.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,612.04

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