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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,569.90, 348,591.62 and 150,601.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,569.90, 348,591.62 and 150,601.93 is: 207,857.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,569.90 : 348,591.62 = 150,601.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,569.90/348,591.62 = 150,601.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,569.90x = 348,591.62 × 150,601.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,569.90x = 52,498,570,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,498,570,753.83/252,569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,857.59

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