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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,085.68, 377,734.52 and 158,394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,085.68, 377,734.52 and 158,394.60 is: 237,344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,085.68 : 377,734.52 = 158,394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,085.68/377,734.52 = 158,394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,085.68x = 377,734.52 × 158,394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,085.68x = 59,831,108,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,831,108,201.59/252,085.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,344.34

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