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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,504.76, 349,812.28 and 151,509.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,504.76, 349,812.28 and 151,509.91 is: 209,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,504.76 : 349,812.28 = 151,509.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,504.76/349,812.28 = 151,509.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,504.76x = 349,812.28 × 151,509.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,504.76x = 53,000,027,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,000,027,059.69/253,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,069.16

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