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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,266.32, 349,576.62 and 157,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,266.32, 349,576.62 and 157,716.56 is: 217,691.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,266.32 : 349,576.62 = 157,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,266.32/349,576.62 = 157,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,266.32x = 349,576.62 × 157,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,266.32x = 55,134,021,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134,021,962.83/253,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,691.88

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