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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,789.60, 376,289.93 and 156,098.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,789.60, 376,289.93 and 156,098.98 is: 234,214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,789.60 : 376,289.93 = 156,098.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,789.60/376,289.93 = 156,098.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,789.60x = 376,289.93 × 156,098.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,789.60x = 58,738,474,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,738,474,257.27/250,789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,214.16

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