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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,433.24, 348,295.74 and 154,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,433.24, 348,295.74 and 154,291.64 is: 212,884.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,433.24 : 348,295.74 = 154,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,433.24/348,295.74 = 154,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,433.24x = 348,295.74 × 154,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,433.24x = 53,739,120,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,739,120,929.61/252,433.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,884.49

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