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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,063.41, 347,688.59 and 150,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,063.41, 347,688.59 and 150,012.68 is: 206,922.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,063.41 : 347,688.59 = 150,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,063.41/347,688.59 = 150,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,063.41x = 347,688.59 × 150,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,063.41x = 52,157,694,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,157,694,702.81/252,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,922.92

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