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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,928.64, 347,828.80 and 156,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,928.64, 347,828.80 and 156,577.60 is: 216,181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,928.64 : 347,828.80 = 156,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,928.64/347,828.80 = 156,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,928.64x = 347,828.80 × 156,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,928.64x = 54,462,198,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,462,198,714.88/251,928.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,181.05

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