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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,578.66, 348,603.70 and 150,610.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,578.66, 348,603.70 and 150,610.68 is: 207,869.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,578.66 : 348,603.70 = 150,610.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,578.66/348,603.70 = 150,610.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,578.66x = 348,603.70 × 150,610.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,578.66x = 52,503,440,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,503,440,307.52/252,578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,869.66

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