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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,475.82, 374,826.83 and 155,750.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,475.82, 374,826.83 and 155,750.61 is: 233,074.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,475.82 : 374,826.83 = 155,750.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,475.82/374,826.83 = 155,750.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,475.82x = 374,826.83 × 155,750.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,475.82x = 58,379,506,811.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,379,506,811.41/250,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,074.42

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