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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,493.44, 348,567.24 and 157,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,493.44, 348,567.24 and 157,030.92 is: 216,781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,493.44 : 348,567.24 = 157,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,493.44/348,567.24 = 157,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,493.44x = 348,567.24 × 157,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,493.44x = 54,735,834,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735,834,379.06/252,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,781.21

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