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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,288.72, 348,242.76 and 150,346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,288.72, 348,242.76 and 150,346.17 is: 207,527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,288.72 : 348,242.76 = 150,346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,288.72/348,242.76 = 150,346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,288.72x = 348,242.76 × 150,346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,288.72x = 52,356,965,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,356,965,196.23/252,288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,527.97

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