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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,209.80, 376,304.40 and 156,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,209.80, 376,304.40 and 156,148.20 is: 233,905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,209.80 : 376,304.40 = 156,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,209.80/376,304.40 = 156,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,209.80x = 376,304.40 × 156,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,209.80x = 58,759,254,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,254,712.08/251,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,905.11

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