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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,246.21, 348,108.15 and 150,257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,246.21, 348,108.15 and 150,257.74 is: 207,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,246.21 : 348,108.15 = 150,257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,246.21/348,108.15 = 150,257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,246.21x = 348,108.15 × 150,257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,246.21x = 52,305,944,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,305,944,144.23/252,246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,360.68

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