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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,248.20, 348,110.92 and 150,259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,248.20, 348,110.92 and 150,259.74 is: 207,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,248.20 : 348,110.92 = 150,259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,248.20/348,110.92 = 150,259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,248.20x = 348,110.92 × 150,259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,248.20x = 52,307,056,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,307,056,330.36/252,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,363.45

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