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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,058.56, 347,628.96 and 151,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,058.56, 347,628.96 and 151,437.12 is: 208,855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,058.56 : 347,628.96 = 151,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,058.56/347,628.96 = 151,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,058.56x = 347,628.96 × 151,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,058.56x = 52,643,928,531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,643,928,531.00/252,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,855.94

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