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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,581.40, 348,607.49 and 150,613.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,581.40, 348,607.49 and 150,613.43 is: 207,873.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,581.40 : 348,607.49 = 150,613.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,581.40/348,607.49 = 150,613.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,581.40x = 348,607.49 × 150,613.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,581.40x = 52,504,967,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,504,967,296.49/252,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,873.45

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