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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,365.30, 375,037.65 and 155,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,365.30, 375,037.65 and 155,303.70 is: 232,639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,365.30 : 375,037.65 = 155,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,365.30/375,037.65 = 155,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,365.30x = 375,037.65 × 155,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,365.30x = 58,244,734,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244,734,684.31/250,365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,639.01

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