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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,907.32, 348,902.46 and 152,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,907.32, 348,902.46 and 152,247 is: 210,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,907.32 : 348,902.46 = 152,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,907.32/348,902.46 = 152,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,907.32x = 348,902.46 × 152,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,907.32x = 53,119,352,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,119,352,827.62/252,907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,034.86

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