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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,544.32, 348,637.32 and 157,081.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,544.32, 348,637.32 and 157,081.68 is: 216,851.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,544.32 : 348,637.32 = 157,081.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,544.32/348,637.32 = 157,081.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,544.32x = 348,637.32 × 157,081.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,544.32x = 54,764,535,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,764,535,936.30/252,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,851.19

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