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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,589.43, 348,564.71 and 150,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,589.43, 348,564.71 and 150,562.28 is: 207,770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,589.43 : 348,564.71 = 150,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,589.43/348,564.71 = 150,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,589.43x = 348,564.71 × 150,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,589.43x = 52,480,694,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,480,694,969.50/252,589.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,770.75

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