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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,542.70, 348,553.38 and 150,574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,542.70, 348,553.38 and 150,574.43 is: 207,819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,542.70 : 348,553.38 = 150,574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,542.70/348,553.38 = 150,574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,542.70x = 348,553.38 × 150,574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,542.70x = 52,483,224,775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,483,224,775.31/252,542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,819.21

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