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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,222.90, 349,485.51 and 157,760.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,222.90, 349,485.51 and 157,760.35 is: 217,732.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,222.90 : 349,485.51 = 157,760.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,222.90/349,485.51 = 157,760.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,222.90x = 349,485.51 × 157,760.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,222.90x = 55,134,956,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134,956,377.53/253,222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,732.90

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