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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,789.08, 347,424.74 and 151,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,789.08, 347,424.74 and 151,189.24 is: 208,614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,789.08 : 347,424.74 = 151,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,789.08/347,424.74 = 151,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,789.08x = 347,424.74 × 151,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,789.08x = 52,526,882,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,526,882,397.80/251,789.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,614.62

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