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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,488.64, 348,560.60 and 157,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,488.64, 348,560.60 and 157,026.10 is: 216,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,488.64 : 348,560.60 = 157,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,488.64/348,560.60 = 157,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,488.64x = 348,560.60 × 157,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,488.64x = 54,733,111,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,733,111,631.66/252,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,774.55

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