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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,840.45, 376,366.23 and 156,149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,840.45, 376,366.23 and 156,149.89 is: 234,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,840.45 : 376,366.23 = 156,149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,840.45/376,366.23 = 156,149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,840.45x = 376,366.23 × 156,149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,840.45x = 58,769,545,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,769,545,414.21/250,840.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,290.54

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