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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,023.70, 378,035.55 and 158,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,023.70, 378,035.55 and 158,711.70 is: 238,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,023.70 : 378,035.55 = 158,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,023.70/378,035.55 = 158,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,023.70x = 378,035.55 × 158,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,023.70x = 59,998,664,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,998,664,800.94/252,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,067.55

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