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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,797.12, 376,301.20 and 156,106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,797.12, 376,301.20 and 156,106.48 is: 234,225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,797.12 : 376,301.20 = 156,106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,797.12/376,301.20 = 156,106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,797.12x = 376,301.20 × 156,106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,797.12x = 58,743,055,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,743,055,751.78/250,797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,225.40

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