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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,250.70, 384,667.65 and 151,128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,250.70, 384,667.65 and 151,128.90 is: 226,865.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,250.70 : 384,667.65 = 151,128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,250.70/384,667.65 = 151,128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,250.70x = 384,667.65 × 151,128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,250.70x = 58,134,398,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,134,398,810.09/256,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,865.33

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