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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,067.40, 347,839.89 and 156,572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,067.40, 347,839.89 and 156,572.18 is: 216,061.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,067.40 : 347,839.89 = 156,572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,067.40/347,839.89 = 156,572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,067.40x = 347,839.89 × 156,572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,067.40x = 54,462,049,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,462,049,868.26/252,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,061.46

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