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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,545.82, 348,639.39 and 157,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,545.82, 348,639.39 and 157,083.18 is: 216,853.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,545.82 : 348,639.39 = 157,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,545.82/348,639.39 = 157,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,545.82x = 348,639.39 × 157,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,545.82x = 54,765,384,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,765,384,054.46/252,545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,853.26

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