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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,228.55, 349,562.99 and 157,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,228.55, 349,562.99 and 157,782.40 is: 217,806.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,228.55 : 349,562.99 = 157,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,228.55/349,562.99 = 157,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,228.55x = 349,562.99 × 157,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,228.55x = 55,154,887,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,154,887,033.92/253,228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,806.75

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