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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,113.80, 376,670.70 and 156,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,113.80, 376,670.70 and 156,635.40 is: 234,953.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,113.80 : 376,670.70 = 156,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,113.80/376,670.70 = 156,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,113.80x = 376,670.70 × 156,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,113.80x = 58,999,965,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,999,965,762.78/251,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,953.10

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