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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,377.96, 375,314.22 and 156,949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,377.96, 375,314.22 and 156,949.32 is: 235,265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,377.96 : 375,314.22 = 156,949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,377.96/375,314.22 = 156,949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,377.96x = 375,314.22 × 156,949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,377.96x = 58,905,311,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,905,311,615.33/250,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,265.56

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