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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,297.72, 348,255.18 and 150,355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,297.72, 348,255.18 and 150,355.17 is: 207,540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,297.72 : 348,255.18 = 150,355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,297.72/348,255.18 = 150,355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,297.72x = 348,255.18 × 150,355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,297.72x = 52,361,966,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,361,966,792.28/252,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,540.39

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