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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,463.08, 348,389.46 and 156,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,463.08, 348,389.46 and 156,947.88 is: 216,582.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,463.08 : 348,389.46 = 156,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,463.08/348,389.46 = 156,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,463.08x = 348,389.46 × 156,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,463.08x = 54,678,987,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678,987,161.34/252,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,582.11

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