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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,912.24, 349,088.40 and 157,361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,912.24, 349,088.40 and 157,361.94 is: 217,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,912.24 : 349,088.40 = 157,361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,912.24/349,088.40 = 157,361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,912.24x = 349,088.40 × 157,361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,912.24x = 54,933,227,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,933,227,855.50/252,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,202.73

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