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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,334.32, 348,261.98 and 150,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,334.32, 348,261.98 and 150,372.04 is: 207,537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,334.32 : 348,261.98 = 150,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,334.32/348,261.98 = 150,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,334.32x = 348,261.98 × 150,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,334.32x = 52,368,864,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,368,864,387.04/252,334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,537.62

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