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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,239.32, 349,539.36 and 157,689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,239.32, 349,539.36 and 157,689.56 is: 217,654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,239.32 : 349,539.36 = 157,689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,239.32/349,539.36 = 157,689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,239.32x = 349,539.36 × 157,689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,239.32x = 55,118,707,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118,707,881.08/253,239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,654.62

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