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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,751.23, 347,449.88 and 151,155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,751.23, 347,449.88 and 151,155.71 is: 208,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,751.23 : 347,449.88 = 151,155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,751.23/347,449.88 = 151,155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,751.23x = 347,449.88 × 151,155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,751.23x = 52,519,032,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519,032,545.04/251,751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,614.80

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