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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,325.19, 348,235.76 and 154,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,325.19, 348,235.76 and 154,265.96 is: 212,903.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,325.19 : 348,235.76 = 154,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,325.19/348,235.76 = 154,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,325.19x = 348,235.76 × 154,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,325.19x = 53,720,925,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,720,925,078.98/252,325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,903.54

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