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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,466.07, 348,529.43 and 157,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,466.07, 348,529.43 and 157,003.52 is: 216,743.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,466.07 : 348,529.43 = 157,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,466.07/348,529.43 = 157,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,466.07x = 348,529.43 × 157,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,466.07x = 54,720,345,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,720,345,983.46/252,466.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,743.37

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