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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,281.30, 348,232.55 and 150,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,281.30, 348,232.55 and 150,338.72 is: 207,517.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,281.30 : 348,232.55 = 150,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,281.30/348,232.55 = 150,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,281.30x = 348,232.55 × 150,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,281.30x = 52,352,836,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352,836,511.99/252,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,517.71

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