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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,150.38, 639,147.52 and 251,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,150.38, 639,147.52 and 251,182.38 is: 346,631.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,150.38 : 639,147.52 = 251,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,150.38/639,147.52 = 251,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,150.38x = 639,147.52 × 251,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,150.38x = 160,542,595,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,542,595,244.70/463,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,631.68

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