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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,434.24, 348,297.12 and 154,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,434.24, 348,297.12 and 154,292.64 is: 212,885.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,434.24 : 348,297.12 = 154,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,434.24/348,297.12 = 154,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,434.24x = 348,297.12 × 154,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,434.24x = 53,739,682,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,739,682,149.20/252,434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,885.87

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