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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,791.14, 377,498.04 and 151,927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,791.14, 377,498.04 and 151,927.74 is: 227,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,791.14 : 377,498.04 = 151,927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,791.14/377,498.04 = 151,927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,791.14x = 377,498.04 × 151,927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,791.14x = 57,352,424,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,352,424,071.63/251,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,777.77

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