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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,244.92, 349,585.59 and 157,798.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,244.92, 349,585.59 and 157,798.78 is: 217,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,244.92 : 349,585.59 = 157,798.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,244.92/349,585.59 = 157,798.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,244.92x = 349,585.59 × 157,798.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,244.92x = 55,164,179,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,164,179,607.58/253,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,829.36

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