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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,893.76, 348,631.37 and 156,032.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,893.76, 348,631.37 and 156,032.91 is: 215,102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,893.76 : 348,631.37 = 156,032.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,893.76/348,631.37 = 156,032.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,893.76x = 348,631.37 × 156,032.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,893.76x = 54,397,966,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,397,966,398.22/252,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,102.05

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