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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,404.56, 348,282.48 and 156,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,404.56, 348,282.48 and 156,876.40 is: 216,467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,404.56 : 348,282.48 = 156,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,404.56/348,282.48 = 156,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,404.56x = 348,282.48 × 156,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,404.56x = 54,637,301,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,637,301,645.47/252,404.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,467.17

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