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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,934.64, 347,837.08 and 156,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,934.64, 347,837.08 and 156,583.60 is: 216,189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,934.64 : 347,837.08 = 156,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,934.64/347,837.08 = 156,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,934.64x = 347,837.08 × 156,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,934.64x = 54,465,582,199.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,465,582,199.89/251,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,189.33

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