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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,005.30, 377,497.65 and 156,943.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,005.30, 377,497.65 and 156,943.70 is: 235,097.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,005.30 : 377,497.65 = 156,943.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,005.30/377,497.65 = 156,943.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,005.30x = 377,497.65 × 156,943.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,005.30x = 59,245,877,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,245,877,932.31/252,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,097.75

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