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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,567.15, 348,587.82 and 150,599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,567.15, 348,587.82 and 150,599.18 is: 207,853.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,567.15 : 348,587.82 = 150,599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,567.15/348,587.82 = 150,599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,567.15x = 348,587.82 × 150,599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,567.15x = 52,497,038,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,497,038,107.05/252,567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,853.79

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