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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,545.70, 348,557.52 and 150,577.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,545.70, 348,557.52 and 150,577.43 is: 207,823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,545.70 : 348,557.52 = 150,577.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,545.70/348,557.52 = 150,577.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,545.70x = 348,557.52 × 150,577.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,545.70x = 52,484,893,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484,893,825.99/252,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,823.35

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