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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,411.08, 348,278.82 and 151,815.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,411.08, 348,278.82 and 151,815.56 is: 209,476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,411.08 : 348,278.82 = 151,815.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,411.08/348,278.82 = 151,815.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,411.08x = 348,278.82 × 151,815.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,411.08x = 52,874,144,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,874,144,094.44/252,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,476.32

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