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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,029.26, 376,544.03 and 157,600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,029.26, 376,544.03 and 157,600.62 is: 236,401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,029.26 : 376,544.03 = 157,600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,029.26/376,544.03 = 157,600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,029.26x = 376,544.03 × 157,600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,029.26x = 59,343,571,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,343,571,797.30/251,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,401.01

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