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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,246.15, 348,086.57 and 156,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,246.15, 348,086.57 and 156,750.80 is: 216,307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,246.15 : 348,086.57 = 156,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,246.15/348,086.57 = 156,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,246.15x = 348,086.57 × 156,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,246.15x = 54,562,845,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,562,845,792.57/252,246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,307.94

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