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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,380.96, 375,318.72 and 156,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,380.96, 375,318.72 and 156,952.32 is: 235,270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,380.96 : 375,318.72 = 156,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,380.96/375,318.72 = 156,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,380.96x = 375,318.72 × 156,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,380.96x = 58,907,143,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,907,143,843.43/250,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,270.06

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