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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,247.06, 348,109.33 and 150,258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,247.06, 348,109.33 and 150,258.60 is: 207,361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,247.06 : 348,109.33 = 150,258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,247.06/348,109.33 = 150,258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,247.06x = 348,109.33 × 150,258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,247.06x = 52,306,418,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306,418,832.19/252,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,361.86

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