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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,562.55, 375,333.53 and 155,500.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,562.55, 375,333.53 and 155,500.95 is: 232,934.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,562.55 : 375,333.53 = 155,500.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,562.55/375,333.53 = 155,500.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,562.55x = 375,333.53 × 155,500.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,562.55x = 58,364,719,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,364,719,704.35/250,562.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,934.73

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