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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,277.44, 348,203.52 and 151,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,277.44, 348,203.52 and 151,656 is: 209,321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,277.44 : 348,203.52 = 151,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,277.44/348,203.52 = 151,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,277.44x = 348,203.52 × 151,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,277.44x = 52,807,153,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,807,153,029.12/252,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,321.74

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