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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,566.78, 348,587.30 and 150,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,566.78, 348,587.30 and 150,598.80 is: 207,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,566.78 : 348,587.30 = 150,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,566.78/348,587.30 = 150,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,566.78x = 348,587.30 × 150,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,566.78x = 52,496,829,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496,829,451.74/252,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,853.27

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