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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,004.14, 376,506.34 and 157,575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,004.14, 376,506.34 and 157,575.50 is: 236,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,004.14 : 376,506.34 = 157,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,004.14/376,506.34 = 157,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,004.14x = 376,506.34 × 157,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,004.14x = 59,328,172,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,328,172,502.20/251,004.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,363.33

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