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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,587.93, 348,562.64 and 150,560.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,587.93, 348,562.64 and 150,560.78 is: 207,768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,587.93 : 348,562.64 = 150,560.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,587.93/348,562.64 = 150,560.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,587.93x = 348,562.64 × 150,560.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,587.93x = 52,479,861,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,479,861,590.85/252,587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,768.69

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