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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,341.80, 378,002.40 and 157,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,341.80, 378,002.40 and 157,280.20 is: 235,602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,341.80 : 378,002.40 = 157,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,341.80/378,002.40 = 157,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,341.80x = 378,002.40 × 157,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,341.80x = 59,452,293,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,452,293,072.48/252,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,602.24

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