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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,283.30, 348,235.31 and 150,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,283.30, 348,235.31 and 150,340.72 is: 207,520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,283.30 : 348,235.31 = 150,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,283.30/348,235.31 = 150,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,283.30x = 348,235.31 × 150,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,283.30x = 52,353,947,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353,947,234.82/252,283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,520.46

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