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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,282.81, 348,157.29 and 154,181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,282.81, 348,157.29 and 154,181.95 is: 212,775.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,282.81 : 348,157.29 = 154,181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,282.81/348,157.29 = 154,181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,282.81x = 348,157.29 × 154,181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,282.81x = 53,679,569,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,679,569,586.70/252,282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,775.37

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