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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,070.78, 349,241.82 and 151,105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,070.78, 349,241.82 and 151,105.15 is: 208,527.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,070.78 : 349,241.82 = 151,105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,070.78/349,241.82 = 151,105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,070.78x = 349,241.82 × 151,105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,070.78x = 52,772,237,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,772,237,007.59/253,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,527.58

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