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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,786.15, 350,224.89 and 151,815.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,786.15, 350,224.89 and 151,815.91 is: 209,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,786.15 : 350,224.89 = 151,815.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,786.15/350,224.89 = 151,815.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,786.15x = 350,224.89 × 151,815.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,786.15x = 53,169,709,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,169,709,591.80/253,786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,505.95

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