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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,281.17, 348,232.38 and 150,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,281.17, 348,232.38 and 150,338.60 is: 207,517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,281.17 : 348,232.38 = 150,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,281.17/348,232.38 = 150,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,281.17x = 348,232.38 × 150,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,281.17x = 52,352,767,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352,767,237.44/252,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,517.54

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