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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,579.52, 347,224.32 and 150,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,579.52, 347,224.32 and 150,984 is: 208,384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,579.52 : 347,224.32 = 150,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,579.52/347,224.32 = 150,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,579.52x = 347,224.32 × 150,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,579.52x = 52,425,316,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,425,316,730.88/251,579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,384.68

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