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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,495.73, 348,570.39 and 157,033.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,495.73, 348,570.39 and 157,033.18 is: 216,784.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,495.73 : 348,570.39 = 157,033.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,495.73/348,570.39 = 157,033.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,495.73x = 348,570.39 × 157,033.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,495.73x = 54,737,116,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,737,116,795.54/252,495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,784.33

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