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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,468.20, 348,363.29 and 150,491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,468.20, 348,363.29 and 150,491.84 is: 207,653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,468.20 : 348,363.29 = 150,491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,468.20/348,363.29 = 150,491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,468.20x = 348,363.29 × 150,491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,468.20x = 52,425,830,006.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,425,830,006.28/252,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,653.21

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