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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,694, 348,560.52 and 150,648.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,694, 348,560.52 and 150,648.56 is: 207,801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,694 : 348,560.52 = 150,648.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,694/348,560.52 = 150,648.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,694x = 348,560.52 × 150,648.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,694x = 52,510,140,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,510,140,410.85/252,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,801.29

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