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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,709.77, 349,986.74 and 156,882.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,709.77, 349,986.74 and 156,882.67 is: 216,416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,709.77 : 349,986.74 = 156,882.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,709.77/349,986.74 = 156,882.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,709.77x = 349,986.74 × 156,882.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,709.77x = 54,906,855,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,906,855,427.56/253,709.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,416.01

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