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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,282.17, 348,233.76 and 150,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,282.17, 348,233.76 and 150,339.60 is: 207,518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,282.17 : 348,233.76 = 150,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,282.17/348,233.76 = 150,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,282.17x = 348,233.76 × 150,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,282.17x = 52,353,324,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353,324,184.90/252,282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,518.92

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