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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,208.80, 374,802.90 and 155,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,208.80, 374,802.90 and 155,147.20 is: 232,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,208.80 : 374,802.90 = 155,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,208.80/374,802.90 = 155,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,208.80x = 374,802.90 × 155,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,208.80x = 58,149,620,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,149,620,486.88/250,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,404.38

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