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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,486.26, 348,557.30 and 157,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,486.26, 348,557.30 and 157,023.71 is: 216,771.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,486.26 : 348,557.30 = 157,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,486.26/348,557.30 = 157,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,486.26x = 348,557.30 × 157,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,486.26x = 54,731,759,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,731,759,608.46/252,486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,771.24

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