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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,250.20, 348,113.68 and 150,261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,250.20, 348,113.68 and 150,261.74 is: 207,366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,250.20 : 348,113.68 = 150,261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,250.20/348,113.68 = 150,261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,250.20x = 348,113.68 × 150,261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,250.20x = 52,308,167,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308,167,274.60/252,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,366.21

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