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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,118, 347,940.04 and 154,043.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,118, 347,940.04 and 154,043.22 is: 212,590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,118 : 347,940.04 = 154,043.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,118/347,940.04 = 154,043.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,118x = 347,940.04 × 154,043.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,118x = 53,597,804,128.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,597,804,128.53/252,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,590.15

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