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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,282.30, 348,233.93 and 150,339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,282.30, 348,233.93 and 150,339.72 is: 207,519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,282.30 : 348,233.93 = 150,339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,282.30/348,233.93 = 150,339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,282.30x = 348,233.93 × 150,339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,282.30x = 52,353,391,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353,391,530.70/252,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,519.08

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