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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,465.12, 348,248.16 and 150,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,465.12, 348,248.16 and 150,423.48 is: 207,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,465.12 : 348,248.16 = 150,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,465.12/348,248.16 = 150,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,465.12x = 348,248.16 × 150,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,465.12x = 52,384,700,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,384,700,130.80/252,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,492.82

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