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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,210.30, 374,805.15 and 155,148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,210.30, 374,805.15 and 155,148.70 is: 232,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,210.30 : 374,805.15 = 155,148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,210.30/374,805.15 = 155,148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,210.30x = 374,805.15 × 155,148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,210.30x = 58,150,531,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,150,531,775.81/250,210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,406.63

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