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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,004.30, 377,496.15 and 156,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,004.30, 377,496.15 and 156,942.70 is: 235,096.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,004.30 : 377,496.15 = 156,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,004.30/377,496.15 = 156,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,004.30x = 377,496.15 × 156,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,004.30x = 59,245,265,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,245,265,020.61/252,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,096.25

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