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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,232.88, 348,243.48 and 156,869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,232.88, 348,243.48 and 156,869.36 is: 216,580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,232.88 : 348,243.48 = 156,869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,232.88/348,243.48 = 156,869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,232.88x = 348,243.48 × 156,869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,232.88x = 54,628,731,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,628,731,831.77/252,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,580.53

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