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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,183.80, 376,265.40 and 156,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,183.80, 376,265.40 and 156,122.20 is: 233,866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,183.80 : 376,265.40 = 156,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,183.80/376,265.40 = 156,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,183.80x = 376,265.40 × 156,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,183.80x = 58,743,382,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,743,382,031.88/251,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,866.13

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