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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,277.44, 348,227.20 and 150,334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,277.44, 348,227.20 and 150,334.89 is: 207,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,277.44 : 348,227.20 = 150,334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,277.44/348,227.20 = 150,334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,277.44x = 348,227.20 × 150,334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,277.44x = 52,350,696,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,350,696,689.07/252,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,512.40

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