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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,903.97, 377,976.93 and 157,109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,903.97, 377,976.93 and 157,109.82 is: 235,740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,903.97 : 377,976.93 = 157,109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,903.97/377,976.93 = 157,109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,903.97x = 377,976.93 × 157,109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,903.97x = 59,383,887,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,383,887,436.45/251,903.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,740.18

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