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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,247.21, 348,109.53 and 150,258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,247.21, 348,109.53 and 150,258.74 is: 207,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,247.21 : 348,109.53 = 150,258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,247.21/348,109.53 = 150,258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,247.21x = 348,109.53 × 150,258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,247.21x = 52,306,499,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306,499,359.79/252,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,362.06

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