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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,271.44, 348,195.24 and 151,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,271.44, 348,195.24 and 151,650 is: 209,313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,271.44 : 348,195.24 = 151,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,271.44/348,195.24 = 151,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,271.44x = 348,195.24 × 151,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,271.44x = 52,803,808,146
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,803,808,146/252,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,313.46

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