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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,814.56, 350,264.04 and 151,844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,814.56, 350,264.04 and 151,844.34 is: 209,545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,814.56 : 350,264.04 = 151,844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,814.56/350,264.04 = 151,844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,814.56x = 350,264.04 × 151,844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,814.56x = 53,185,611,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,185,611,979.53/253,814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,545.16

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