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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,184.80, 376,266.90 and 156,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,184.80, 376,266.90 and 156,123.20 is: 233,867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,184.80 : 376,266.90 = 156,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,184.80/376,266.90 = 156,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,184.80x = 376,266.90 × 156,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,184.80x = 58,743,992,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,743,992,482.08/251,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,867.62

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