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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,790.05, 376,290.59 and 156,099.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,790.05, 376,290.59 and 156,099.43 is: 234,214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,790.05 : 376,290.59 = 156,099.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,790.05/376,290.59 = 156,099.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,790.05x = 376,290.59 × 156,099.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,790.05x = 58,738,746,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,738,746,613.36/250,790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,214.82

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