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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,815.56, 350,265.42 and 151,845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,815.56, 350,265.42 and 151,845.34 is: 209,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,815.56 : 350,265.42 = 151,845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,815.56/350,265.42 = 151,845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,815.56x = 350,265.42 × 151,845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,815.56x = 53,186,171,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,186,171,790.14/253,815.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,546.54

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