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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,944.40, 347,670.15 and 156,449.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,944.40, 347,670.15 and 156,449.05 is: 215,891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,944.40 : 347,670.15 = 156,449.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,944.40/347,670.15 = 156,449.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,944.40x = 347,670.15 × 156,449.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,944.40x = 54,392,662,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,392,662,942.51/251,944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,891.53

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