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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,357.80, 375,026.40 and 155,296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,357.80, 375,026.40 and 155,296.20 is: 232,627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,357.80 : 375,026.40 = 155,296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,357.80/375,026.40 = 155,296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,357.80x = 375,026.40 × 155,296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,357.80x = 58,240,174,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,240,174,819.68/250,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,627.76

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