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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,904.32, 348,898.32 and 152,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,904.32, 348,898.32 and 152,244 is: 210,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,904.32 : 348,898.32 = 152,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,904.32/348,898.32 = 152,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,904.32x = 348,898.32 × 152,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,904.32x = 53,117,675,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,117,675,830.08/252,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,030.72

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