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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,679.23, 350,036.20 and 151,746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,679.23, 350,036.20 and 151,746.81 is: 209,385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,679.23 : 350,036.20 = 151,746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,679.23/350,036.20 = 151,746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,679.23x = 350,036.20 × 151,746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,679.23x = 53,116,876,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,116,876,734.52/253,679.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,385.99

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