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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,205.56, 348,046.32 and 150,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,205.56, 348,046.32 and 150,232.48 is: 207,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,205.56 : 348,046.32 = 150,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,205.56/348,046.32 = 150,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,205.56x = 348,046.32 × 150,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,205.56x = 52,287,861,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,287,861,808.47/252,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,322.40

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