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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,119.30, 376,678.95 and 156,640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,119.30, 376,678.95 and 156,640.90 is: 234,961.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,119.30 : 376,678.95 = 156,640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,119.30/376,678.95 = 156,640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,119.30x = 376,678.95 × 156,640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,119.30x = 59,003,329,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,003,329,739.06/251,119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,961.35

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