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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,513.79, 349,825.29 and 151,518.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,513.79, 349,825.29 and 151,518.99 is: 209,082.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,513.79 : 349,825.29 = 151,518.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,513.79/349,825.29 = 151,518.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,513.79x = 349,825.29 × 151,518.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,513.79x = 53,005,174,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,005,174,617.26/253,513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,082.02

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