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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,006.30, 377,499.15 and 156,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,006.30, 377,499.15 and 156,944.70 is: 235,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,006.30 : 377,499.15 = 156,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,006.30/377,499.15 = 156,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,006.30x = 377,499.15 × 156,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,006.30x = 59,246,490,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,246,490,847.01/252,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,099.24

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