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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,300.72, 348,259.36 and 150,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,300.72, 348,259.36 and 150,358.16 is: 207,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,300.72 : 348,259.36 = 150,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,300.72/348,259.36 = 150,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,300.72x = 348,259.36 × 150,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,300.72x = 52,363,636,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363,636,572.38/252,300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,544.54

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