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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,606.14, 348,587.75 and 150,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,606.14, 348,587.75 and 150,579 is: 207,793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,606.14 : 348,587.75 = 150,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,606.14/348,587.75 = 150,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,606.14x = 348,587.75 × 150,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,606.14x = 52,489,995,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,489,995,183.70/252,606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,793.82

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