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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,005.78, 349,105.86 and 151,072.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,005.78, 349,105.86 and 151,072.38 is: 208,454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,005.78 : 349,105.86 = 151,072.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,005.78/349,105.86 = 151,072.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,005.78x = 349,105.86 × 151,072.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,005.78x = 52,740,253,142.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,740,253,142.15/253,005.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,454.74

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