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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,472.80, 378,198.90 and 157,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,472.80, 378,198.90 and 157,411.20 is: 235,798.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,472.80 : 378,198.90 = 157,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,472.80/378,198.90 = 157,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,472.80x = 378,198.90 × 157,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,472.80x = 59,532,742,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532,742,687.68/252,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,798.64

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