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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,057.76, 374,827.44 and 156,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,057.76, 374,827.44 and 156,348.32 is: 234,360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,057.76 : 374,827.44 = 156,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,057.76/374,827.44 = 156,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,057.76x = 374,827.44 × 156,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,057.76x = 58,603,640,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,603,640,533.90/250,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,360.42

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