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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,277.12, 348,226.79 and 150,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,277.12, 348,226.79 and 150,334.56 is: 207,511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,277.12 : 348,226.79 = 150,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,277.12/348,226.79 = 150,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,277.12x = 348,226.79 × 150,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,277.12x = 52,350,521,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,350,521,254.86/252,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,511.97

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