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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,794.93, 377,165.46 and 151,902.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,794.93, 377,165.46 and 151,902.34 is: 227,535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,794.93 : 377,165.46 = 151,902.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,794.93/377,165.46 = 151,902.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,794.93x = 377,165.46 × 151,902.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,794.93x = 57,292,315,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,292,315,567.90/251,794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,535.62

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