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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,844.16, 350,292.92 and 151,925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,844.16, 350,292.92 and 151,925.78 is: 209,650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,844.16 : 350,292.92 = 151,925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,844.16/350,292.92 = 151,925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,844.16x = 350,292.92 × 151,925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,844.16x = 53,218,525,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218,525,099.48/253,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,650.38

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