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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,139.87, 379,849.89 and 151,688.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,139.87, 379,849.89 and 151,688.69 is: 227,616.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,139.87 : 379,849.89 = 151,688.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,139.87/379,849.89 = 151,688.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,139.87x = 379,849.89 × 151,688.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,139.87x = 57,618,932,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,618,932,210.74/253,139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,616.98

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