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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,374.22, 348,264.12 and 150,397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,374.22, 348,264.12 and 150,397.35 is: 207,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,374.22 : 348,264.12 = 150,397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,374.22/348,264.12 = 150,397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,374.22x = 348,264.12 × 150,397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,374.22x = 52,378,000,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,378,000,748.08/252,374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,541.01

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