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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,787.06, 350,226.10 and 151,816.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,787.06, 350,226.10 and 151,816.82 is: 209,507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,787.06 : 350,226.10 = 151,816.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,787.06/350,226.10 = 151,816.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,787.06x = 350,226.10 × 151,816.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,787.06x = 53,170,213,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,170,213,279.03/253,787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,507.19

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