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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,080.68, 347,858.16 and 156,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,080.68, 347,858.16 and 156,585.44 is: 216,079.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,080.68 : 347,858.16 = 156,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,080.68/347,858.16 = 156,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,080.68x = 347,858.16 × 156,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,080.68x = 54,469,523,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,469,523,041.19/252,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,079.72

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