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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,306.24, 348,052.32 and 156,776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,306.24, 348,052.32 and 156,776.64 is: 216,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,306.24 : 348,052.32 = 156,776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,306.24/348,052.32 = 156,776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,306.24x = 348,052.32 × 156,776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,306.24x = 54,566,473,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,566,473,273.80/252,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,270.80

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