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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,541.19, 348,551.30 and 150,572.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,541.19, 348,551.30 and 150,572.93 is: 207,817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,541.19 : 348,551.30 = 150,572.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,541.19/348,551.30 = 150,572.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,541.19x = 348,551.30 × 150,572.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,541.19x = 52,482,389,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,482,389,129.98/252,541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,817.14

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