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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,384.08, 348,241.56 and 151,788.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,384.08, 348,241.56 and 151,788.56 is: 209,439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,384.08 : 348,241.56 = 151,788.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,384.08/348,241.56 = 151,788.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,384.08x = 348,241.56 × 151,788.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,384.08x = 52,859,084,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859,084,924.55/252,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,439.06

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