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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,680.57, 376,259.57 and 155,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,680.57, 376,259.57 and 155,623.04 is: 233,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,680.57 : 376,259.57 = 155,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,680.57/376,259.57 = 155,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,680.57x = 376,259.57 × 155,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,680.57x = 58,554,658,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554,658,112.49/250,680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,582.75

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