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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,423.20, 349,689.42 and 151,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,423.20, 349,689.42 and 151,427.10 is: 208,948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,423.20 : 349,689.42 = 151,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,423.20/349,689.42 = 151,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,423.20x = 349,689.42 × 151,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,423.20x = 52,952,454,771.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,952,454,771.28/253,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,948.73

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