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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,278.94, 348,229.28 and 150,336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,278.94, 348,229.28 and 150,336.39 is: 207,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,278.94 : 348,229.28 = 150,336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,278.94/348,229.28 = 150,336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,278.94x = 348,229.28 × 150,336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,278.94x = 52,351,532,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,351,532,095.82/252,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,514.48

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