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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,373.72, 348,263.43 and 150,396.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,373.72, 348,263.43 and 150,396.85 is: 207,540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,373.72 : 348,263.43 = 150,396.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,373.72/348,263.43 = 150,396.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,373.72x = 348,263.43 × 150,396.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,373.72x = 52,377,721,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,377,721,100.88/252,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,540.31

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