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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,279.52, 346,786.32 and 150,675.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,279.52, 346,786.32 and 150,675.36 is: 207,944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,279.52 : 346,786.32 = 150,675.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,279.52/346,786.32 = 150,675.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,279.52x = 346,786.32 × 150,675.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,279.52x = 52,252,153,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,252,153,609.08/251,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,944.34

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