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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,819.31, 350,177.94 and 151,847.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,819.31, 350,177.94 and 151,847.69 is: 209,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,819.31 : 350,177.94 = 151,847.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,819.31/350,177.94 = 151,847.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,819.31x = 350,177.94 × 151,847.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,819.31x = 53,173,709,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,173,709,527.07/253,819.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,494.35

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