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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,093.06, 377,251.07 and 157,367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,093.06, 377,251.07 and 157,367.70 is: 235,496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,093.06 : 377,251.07 = 157,367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,093.06/377,251.07 = 157,367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,093.06x = 377,251.07 × 157,367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,093.06x = 59,367,132,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,367,132,421.60/252,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,496.89

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