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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,794.14, 377,502.54 and 151,930.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,794.14, 377,502.54 and 151,930.74 is: 227,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,794.14 : 377,502.54 = 151,930.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,794.14/377,502.54 = 151,930.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,794.14x = 377,502.54 × 151,930.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,794.14x = 57,354,240,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,354,240,254.08/251,794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,782.27

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