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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,616.38, 348,457.59 and 150,573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,616.38, 348,457.59 and 150,573.84 is: 207,700.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,616.38 : 348,457.59 = 150,573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,616.38/348,457.59 = 150,573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,616.38x = 348,457.59 × 150,573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,616.38x = 52,468,597,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,468,597,403.45/252,616.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,700.69

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