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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,070.72, 347,841.38 and 150,103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,070.72, 347,841.38 and 150,103.67 is: 207,133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,070.72 : 347,841.38 = 150,103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,070.72/347,841.38 = 150,103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,070.72x = 347,841.38 × 150,103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,070.72x = 52,212,267,715.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,212,267,715.86/252,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,133.41

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