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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,383.08, 348,240.18 and 151,787.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,383.08, 348,240.18 and 151,787.56 is: 209,437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,383.08 : 348,240.18 = 151,787.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,383.08/348,240.18 = 151,787.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,383.08x = 348,240.18 × 151,787.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,383.08x = 52,858,527,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858,527,216.16/252,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,437.68

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