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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,002.51, 376,503.90 and 157,573.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,002.51, 376,503.90 and 157,573.87 is: 236,360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,002.51 : 376,503.90 = 157,573.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,002.51/376,503.90 = 157,573.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,002.51x = 376,503.90 × 157,573.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,002.51x = 59,327,176,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,327,176,593.09/251,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,360.89

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