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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,823.42, 350,183.64 and 151,851.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,823.42, 350,183.64 and 151,851.81 is: 209,500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,823.42 : 350,183.64 = 151,851.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,823.42/350,183.64 = 151,851.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,823.42x = 350,183.64 × 151,851.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,823.42x = 53,176,019,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,176,019,566.39/253,823.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,500.06

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