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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,604.40, 347,379.96 and 156,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,604.40, 347,379.96 and 156,253.36 is: 215,732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,604.40 : 347,379.96 = 156,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,604.40/347,379.96 = 156,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,604.40x = 347,379.96 × 156,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,604.40x = 54,279,285,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279,285,946.67/251,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,732.66

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