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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,382.08, 348,238.80 and 151,786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,382.08, 348,238.80 and 151,786.56 is: 209,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,382.08 : 348,238.80 = 151,786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,382.08/348,238.80 = 151,786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,382.08x = 348,238.80 × 151,786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,382.08x = 52,857,969,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,857,969,510.53/252,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,436.30

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