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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,342.80, 378,003.90 and 157,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,342.80, 378,003.90 and 157,281.20 is: 235,603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,342.80 : 378,003.90 = 157,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,342.80/378,003.90 = 157,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,342.80x = 378,003.90 × 157,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,342.80x = 59,452,906,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,452,906,996.68/252,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,603.74

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