Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,565.65, 348,585.75 and 150,597.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 252,565.65, 348,585.75 and 150,597.68 is: 207,851.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,565.65 : 348,585.75 = 150,597.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,565.65/348,585.75 = 150,597.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,565.65x = 348,585.75 × 150,597.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,565.65x = 52,496,203,488.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,496,203,488.13/252,565.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,851.71
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