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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,283.14, 348,151.77 and 151,682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,283.14, 348,151.77 and 151,682.82 is: 209,322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,283.14 : 348,151.77 = 151,682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,283.14/348,151.77 = 151,682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,283.14x = 348,151.77 × 151,682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,283.14x = 52,808,642,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,808,642,261.59/252,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,322.91

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