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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,575.65, 348,599.55 and 150,607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,575.65, 348,599.55 and 150,607.68 is: 207,865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,575.65 : 348,599.55 = 150,607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,575.65/348,599.55 = 150,607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,575.65x = 348,599.55 × 150,607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,575.65x = 52,501,769,474.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,501,769,474.54/252,575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,865.52

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