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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,042.58, 349,154.85 and 156,300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,042.58, 349,154.85 and 156,300.64 is: 215,667.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,042.58 : 349,154.85 = 156,300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,042.58/349,154.85 = 156,300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,042.58x = 349,154.85 × 156,300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,042.58x = 54,573,126,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,573,126,227.34/253,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,667.76

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