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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,072.66, 347,847.14 and 156,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,072.66, 347,847.14 and 156,577.44 is: 216,068.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,072.66 : 347,847.14 = 156,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,072.66/347,847.14 = 156,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,072.66x = 347,847.14 × 156,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,072.66x = 54,465,014,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,465,014,692.52/252,072.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,068.71

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