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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,820.04, 350,178.98 and 151,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,820.04, 350,178.98 and 151,848.44 is: 209,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,820.04 : 350,178.98 = 151,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,820.04/350,178.98 = 151,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,820.04x = 350,178.98 × 151,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,820.04x = 53,174,131,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,174,131,833.79/253,820.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,495.40

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