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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,906.28, 376,464.66 and 156,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,906.28, 376,464.66 and 156,215.72 is: 234,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,906.28 : 376,464.66 = 156,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,906.28/376,464.66 = 156,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,906.28x = 376,464.66 × 156,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,906.28x = 58,809,697,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,809,697,916.46/250,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,389.10

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