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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,070.61, 347,782.82 and 150,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,070.61, 347,782.82 and 150,014.25 is: 206,975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,070.61 : 347,782.82 = 150,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,070.61/347,782.82 = 150,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,070.61x = 347,782.82 × 150,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,070.61x = 52,172,378,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,172,378,155.11/252,070.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,975.26

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